The new look for 2026
Welcome to our new look monthly tips where we are pleased to share a plethora of tricks and tips that are relevant to such things as technology, travel, managing your daily life, and much more.
So just come aboard, sit back, take a deep breath, and enjoy!
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Table of contents –
1. From our 10 tips on technology series
2. From the pages of Donna’s travel diary
3. A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s did you know diary
4. From the scam watchers
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From our 10 tips on technology series
Hello everyone:
Welcome to my 10 tip series where each month I’ll be sharing 10 tips on various pieces of technology.
This would include tips on popular screen readers, office software, and browsers.
If you have any suggestions on what you would like me to share then by all means! Write to me at donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca.
For this month:
10 tips for learning about google docs
Love this question. Google Docs looks simple… until you realize it’s secretly a productivity machine. Here are 10 actually useful tips to level up fast:
1. Master Keyboard Shortcuts (This Is the Cheat Code)
Stop reaching for the mouse.
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Ctrl/Cmd + B → Bold
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Ctrl/Cmd + K → Insert link
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Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + V → Paste without formatting
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Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + 1/2/3 → Headings
Want the full list? Press Ctrl/Cmd + / inside Docs. Instant shortcut menu.
2. Use Headings Like a Pro
Headings aren’t just for looks — they structure your doc.
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Apply Heading 1, 2, 3
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Then use View → Show outline
Boom. You get a clickable table of contents on the left.
3. Turn on Voice Typing
If you think faster than you type:
Tools → Voice typing
You can even say:
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“Period”
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“New paragraph”
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“Bold that”
It’s surprisingly accurate.
4. Use Comments Instead of Editing Directly
Perfect for group projects.
Highlight text → Click the comment icon → Leave feedback.
You can even tag someone like:
@email@example.com
They’ll get notified automatically.
5. Switch to Suggesting Mode
Top right corner → change from Editing to Suggesting
Now your changes appear like tracked edits — super useful for teamwork.
6. Use Templates (Huge Time Saver)
Instead of starting blank:
Go to the Template Gallery
You’ll find:
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Resumes
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Reports
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Project proposals
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Meeting notes
Starting structured > starting from scratch.
7. Use Explore for Quick Research
Bottom-right corner → click the ⭐ Explore icon
You can:
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Search the web
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Insert images
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Cite sources automatically
It’s like mini-Google inside Google Docs.
8. Insert a Table of Contents Automatically
If you’ve used headings:
Go to Insert → Table of contents
It builds one instantly. And it updates itself.
9. Learn Smart Chips (They’re Sneaky Powerful)
Type:
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@ and then a name → inserts contact
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@ and then a date → inserts calendar date
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@ and then a file name → links a Google file
It turns your doc into a connected workspace.
10. Use Version History (Your Safety Net)
Made a mistake? Someone deleted something?
Go to:
File → Version history → See version history
You can:
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Restore older versions
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See who edited what
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Name important versions
It’s basically a time machine.
To contact me please send an email to donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca
I’m Donna J. Jodhan (sight loss coach and accessibility advisor)
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Important tips from the travel table
From the pages of Donna’s diary
An accessible medical office
Nothing pleases me more than when I encounter an accessible medical office and I truly believe that this certainly helps when I am visiting one for the first time.
Especially so if I am traveling and need to visit a medical office.
So here are some of my tips for an accessible medical office.
* It is easily accessible either via public transportation or by driving.
* It is easy to find parking If someone drives me to the office.
* I can easily find the door to the building if I take public transportation.
* The office is easy to find when I exit an elevator.
* The medical office is one where staff is friendly, warm, and welcoming.
* The reception’s desk is easy to locate.
* Reception rooms are spacious and seats are easy to find.
* Examining rooms are easy to find and spacious to navigate.
This is a good start and of course there are many other points to be considered.
I’m Donna J. Jodhan enjoying my travels.
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A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s did you know diary
A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s did you know diary
Award winning sight loss coach, author and advocate
You can contact me via email at donnajodhan@gmail.com
Practical and natural!
Welcome to my Donna’s did you know diary for this month and pleased to share the following with you.
1) What is the major cause for bags or crow’s feet under one’s eyes?
The experts point to stress.
2) About treating fungus nails?
You need to know that fungus nails is contagious.
Visit your doctor to obtain a prescription to deal with this.
3) A useful travel tip.
Place all of your medications in one pouch and take it on board with you if traveling by aircraft.
Place all of your digital adapters in another pouch and best to pack this in our suitcase.
However, you may want to take the charger to your I device on board with you.
4) A tip for when you wash your sneakers:
The safest way is to put them in a mesh bag.
If you choose not to do this then remove the laces to your sneakers before you place them in your washer.
5) About flushable wipes?
The safest thing to do is not to flush these wipes even if they are advertised as flushable.
Rince them after using them and place them in the garbage.
6) Reducing an acid like tase?
Add a pinch of salt.
7) Tales of aging?
These unwanted spots show up just under our eyes.
8) Where not to leave your pets during the hot days of summer?
On the porch,
In a green house,
In your conservatory!
9) What is the best drink to have to avoid dehydration?
Water of course!
10) Another tip on how best to utilize sun tan lotions and sprays?
Apply about 15 minutes before venturing into the sun.
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From the scam watchers
Donna J. Jodhan is a world renowned advocate, author, blogger, sight loss coach, dinner mystery writer and producer, entrepreneur, law graduate, and podcast commentator.
Donna has been in the business since 2000 and her many roles have allowed her to recognize that there is a growing need for consumers and clients to be made aware of some of the most dangerous and popular scams.
Donna herself has been unwittingly scammed over the years a few times and now she is using her skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise to help others avoid pitfalls and heartache.
And as a vision impaired professional and person she is ready to help you stay ahead!
Donna knows only too well how much we all need to work overtime to protect the most vulnerable from those unscrupulous scammers!
Please read her latest suite of scams and she would love to hear from you with your own feedback.
Here are three of the most common investment scams investors should watch out for in July — scams that tend to pop up or stay active around this time of year. These are based on current fraud alert trends from market regulators and scam reporting sites:
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1. Fraudulent Social-Media “Investment Groups”
Scammers will promote what looks like a legitimate stock or crypto investment club or group — usually on Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp or Instagram — promising high returns or insider tips. Once enough people buy in, the scammers sell their shares, the price crashes, and ordinary investors lose money. These schemes often use cloned accounts and fake endorsements to look credible.
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Red flags: unsolicited invites to exclusive groups, pressure to invest quickly, foreign or obscure assets pushed suddenly.
2. Fake Online Trading and Crypto Platforms
Fraudsters create platforms that look like real investment or trading sites (especially for cryptocurrencies) but are built solely to steal funds. They might offer impressive “screenshots” of returns or ask you to deposit crypto before you realize you can’t withdraw anything. This often shows up through impersonation or fake registration claims.
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Red flags:
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Website isn’t registered with official securities authorities
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Promises of guaranteed profits or exaggerated returns
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You’re asked to pay fees in crypto before withdrawing
3. Pump-and-Dump Stock or Crypto Scams
This scam happens when scammers hype up the price of a low-volume stock or crypto token (often through online chatter) — then sell their holdings at the high price, causing the value to plunge and leaving late investors with losses. These schemes often resurface in summer when trading volumes and social-media activity rise.
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Red flags: hype on social media without credible news, sudden price spikes followed by big drops, promoters who won’t explain fundamentals.
Tips to Protect Yourself
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Always verify that the person or firm offering an investment is registered with a financial regulator.
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Be skeptical of high-pressure pitches or guaranteed returns.
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Never send money or crypto to someone you haven’t independently verified.
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Look for official warning lists from regulators like the Ontario Securities Commission or FINRA.
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Visit our websites at http://www.sterlingcreations.ca
http://www.donnajodhan.com
http://www.sterlingcreations.com
Email us at donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca
Or call us at 416 491-7711
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Contact info:
Visit our websites at http://www.sterlingcreations.ca
http://www.donnajodhan.com
http://www.sterlingcreations.com
Email us at info@sterlingcreations.ca
Or call us at 416 491-7711