By default, you can see that tray of shortcuts even when you have a window open, but when you maximize it (more on that in a moment) the window takes up the whole screen, obscuring the row of apps at the bottom.

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If conditions in the equity market at large improve the window will open wider and more companies will be able to move toward the exit.

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Some are trivial, such as being able to open a window during class, but others are much more useful.

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So, when we start running in 2015, we will be at a higher energy, which will mean we'll get more data on the Higgs and other particles to open up a larger window of opportunity for discovery.

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The enhanced stats that Opta provides also open up a window into fantasy gaming opportunities, which MLS has linked directly to Facebook to create a more engaging experience.

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