Guides
Recording, transcribing, and studying from lectures
Decide whether to record. Turn the file into notes. Keep the audio private. Pick a note-writing model that fits your Mac. These guides show the steps and the evidence behind them.
Should you record?
Does recording lectures actually help you study?
A recording is a safety net, not a study session. When it helps, when it hurts, and what the research actually supports.
Read the guide → How-toHow to turn a recorded lecture into study notes on a Mac
Three ways to go from a recording to notes, with exact steps, a reusable note template, and a side-by-side comparison.
Read the guide → PrivacyHow to transcribe lectures privately on a Mac
Check where the audio is processed, test whether transcription works offline, and keep lecture recordings off a server.
Read the guide → ModelsHow to choose an AI model for lecture notes
Local, cloud, or built into your Mac? How to pick a model on faithfulness, detail, privacy, memory, cost, and setup.
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