iMac

I've waxed poetic about keyboard shortcuts (for both my computer and for Gmail) but I know some of you may have a hard time remembering the commands. If you were born with a bad memory, or just get the commands you do remember mixed up with others, there is help. Help in the form of this iMac Apple Shortcuts Sticker ($24), which lives right on your iMac's (or Cinema Display's) stand.

All the basic Mac commands are at your fingertips, so you can open Apple this, and open Apple that till your project is done. Kinda makes you want to DIY one of your own, doesn't it? You can buy printable sticker paper at your local office supply store or online, but if you're crafty, you can attempt the homemade kind.

Most of yesterday's speculations came true this morning: Apple unveiled updates to not only its line of Mac Pros, but also its iMacs and Cinema Displays, while introducing the new Trackpad. Although the iLife and Apple TV rumors are still just that, we can get down to the details on the new refreshes. Take a look below for a full rundown.

27-inch LED Cinema Display ($999)

• Built-in iSight camera, microphone, and speakers
• 16:9 aspect ratio, 2560 x 1440 resolution
• Glass and aluminum, 178 degree viewing angle
• Three USB 2.0 ports, Mini DisplayPort, and Magsafe charger
• Ambient light sensor
• Available in September

Mac Pro ($2,499 and up)

• Now with up to 12 processing cores and 50 percent greater power
• Expandable up to 32GB of RAM, up to 2TB hard drives
• Five USB ports and Four FireWire
• Available in August

To learn more about the iMac refresh and the new Apple Trackpad, just keep reading.

Apple's line of Mac Pros seems to be in short supply, which leaves industry analysts to believe that a refresh is coming up soon. But now the signature iMac, 27-inch LED cinema display, and even the Apple TV are joining the ranks in the rumor mill.

According to one plugged-in insider, Apple may be introducing a newly upgraded Mac Pro, a speedier iMac, and a new 16:9 27-inch cinema display tomorrow. Not only that, but there's also some new insights on the next Apple TV and the upcoming version of iLife. Find out these details when you read more.

Barbie is making her mark on the tech world! Not only does she come with a built-in camera and LCD screen, but she's bringing home the bacon with her new career as a computer engineer. And since she's a working gal, she should start planning her first vacay at one of these French Barbie-inspired hotel suites that are fully wired for her computing pleasure . . . or are they?

I can't tell whether this iMac on the desk is real, or made from plastic like our friend Barbie. The model itself would be a few years old (since iMacs now come with a recycled aluminum body), but it's the large Apple logo and chunky keyboard that really throws me off. Maybe you're only supposed to pretend to be working online. The rooms are designed for princesses aged three and over, after all. Tell me if you think this iMac is real or fake from the close-up image, along with details on how you can stay in one of these brightly colored suites after the jump.

• Google Calendar has just implemented a handy snooze button for notifications you want to disappear momentarily — Lifehacker
• Check out an in-depth review of the Apple iMac — Gizmodo
• Carve your very own 3D pumpkin using a game called Pumpkin Chop on Xbox Live Indie Games — Kotaku
• A database marketing firm says that Facebook accounts for 25 percent of US online pageviews — The Silicon Alley Insider
• A university in Australia has introduced a mandatory Twitter course for its journalism students — Switched
• Wal-Mart is expected to roll out tech-support services by the beginning of the holidays — CrunchGear

OK, so I know aesthetics aren't everything, but even though I bought myself a nice-looking external hard drive to back up all my data, sometimes I just want to find a safe place to keep it out of the way and off my clean desk. If this sounds familiar to you, and you have an iMac or a cinema display, listen up: the BackPack is here to save you.

The BackPack attaches to the backside of your iMac's stand, and is height adjustable, so you can secure two or maybe even three shelves on the back of your machine. Store your external, your phone or iPod while they charge, or even a USB hub for more plug-in ports. And don't worry about scratches — there's no drilling or screws involved. I'm all about saving and utilizing space to the max, and for $30 bucks, you know I've got this on this year's back-to-school list.