The QuickNotes blog

Practical guides on recording lectures, getting better transcripts and summaries, and studying with flashcards.

What to say to your instructor, where to place your phone, and how to get audio you can actually use.

Active recall and spaced repetition in plain language, plus a simple method for writing better cards.

Why replaying a whole lecture is a trap, and a better routine built on transcripts, summaries and self-testing.

A simple structure for summarizing lectures, meetings and interviews, and how to check an AI summary.

Why the language setting matters, and how mic distance and background noise affect your transcript.

A day-by-day schedule for the final week, built on summaries, active recall and spaced review.

Your next lecture, ready to study.

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