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Tips, guides and tutorials on AI notetaking for students and professionals.

How to Get Free AI Meeting Notes Without Adding a Bot to Your Call

AI meeting notetakers usually work by joining your call as a bot — which can be awkward, against company policy, or just unwelcome. There's a better approach: record locally and upload after the call.

Mar 19, 2026 5 min read

How to Convert a Lecture Recording to Notes Using AI

Whether you recorded a lecture on your phone, downloaded a Zoom recording, or captured a Teams call, AI can convert that audio into structured study notes in minutes. Here's exactly how it works.

Mar 19, 2026 5 min read

The Best Otter.ai Alternative for Students in 2026

Otter.ai was one of the first AI notetakers, but it's not always the right fit for students. We compare the key alternatives and explain what to look for when choosing an AI notetaker for university use.

Mar 19, 2026 7 min read

How to Automatically Take Notes from Lectures Using AI (2026 Guide)

AI has made it possible to automatically take notes from any lecture — simply record the audio and upload it for instant transcription and summarisation. Here's exactly how to do it, step by step.

Mar 19, 2026 5 min read

The Best AI Notetaker for University Students in 2026

Keeping up with fast-paced university lectures while trying to understand the material is genuinely hard. An AI notetaker can automatically transcribe everything your lecturer says so you can focus on learning, not scribbling.

Mar 19, 2026 6 min read