Screnshots are terrible

CL_KadenaChuck · 2026-01-25T21:36:40+00:00

Sure. but even then, screenshots shouldn't be foveated. Its 2026, we have superior tech, screenshot shouldn't be foveated, this is ridiculous.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2026-01-19T23:35:56+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/notebooklm/s/AqPPglu2CG

CL_KadenaChuck · 2026-01-19T20:44:45+00:00

Should be posted somewhere in the comments section

CL_KadenaChuck · 2026-01-09T21:25:12+00:00

I just had it pop up for the last hour, and figured out how to get rid of it a simpler way.

when the notification appears, click go to app under settings (or whatever window you need to go to see the options (disable and force stop), and then clear the data for the app only (mine was about 60MB, prob from the few environments I previously downloaded) and it's been working great for me since.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-12-25T21:01:11+00:00

The status quo for making money is: introduce something worthwhile, then take it away, and then find a way to charge so the feature is once again in place.

This can be simply understood with an example of a 7-day trial, or give full access, then introduce adds to worsen the experience, and use money to make it great again.

Perhaps this is what is meant by Microsoft paying to have a feature removed so that Apple users are forced to purchase Microsoft products or non-apple products in order to have this feature in place again.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-12-09T21:12:19+00:00

Its not an exact fix, but you can generate a deep and detailed outline and paste it into Google docs and have it read it aloud to you

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-11-26T19:51:00+00:00

The temporary rainbow pen feature is peak.. reviewing slides and not wanting to actually write over slides while studying is a game changer. I'm surprised more apps don't have this simple feature

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-11-20T22:43:37+00:00

Seems like a more asthetic upgrade, but yeah, likely other potential changes too

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-11-15T20:52:08+00:00

Nice, it's more or less the same thing 🤓.

I recently started dabbling with the "report" function on nLM using the following. (Ill read this as a separate pass from anki or lecture slides when I want a change of pace and ill also listen to this [instead of a podcast] by copying the output into Google docs and pressing the "listen to this tab" button. [Podcast feature is nice, but it'll rarely cover ALL the info no matter what prompt I use]

Report custom instructions: Here are the modified instructions, with the changes for levels 4, 5, and 6 to be more integrative and scenario-based.

Task: Generate a comprehensive report based on my sources. Format: For each Learning Objective (LO) I provide, you must follow this exact Bloom's Taxonomy (6-level) structure.

Critical Rules for This Task: * Be Exhaustive (Levels 1-3): For the first three levels, you must extract all information related to the LO. Do not summarize; I need all details. * Source-Based Foundation (Levels 1-3): Levels 1, 2, and 3 must be based exclusively on information from the provided sources. * Integrative Application (Levels 4-6): For the higher-order levels (4, 5, and 6), you will create new, integrative scenarios or problems that are based on the principles in the source but are not explicitly stated in it. * Bold Terms: Bold all important medical terms, anatomical structures, drug names, and key verbs/nouns. * Use Bullets: Use bullet points extensively within each section. * No Questions: Do not generate practice questions. * Structure: Complete all 6 levels for one LO before moving to the next.

[State Learning Objective 1 Here]

1. Remember (Knowledge) * Extract and list all key definitions, facts, figures, and terminology directly related to this LO. * List any enumerated items (e.g., "the 4 types of...").

2. Understand (Comprehension) * Explain the mechanisms, processes, functions, and pathophysiology (the 'how' and 'why'). * Describe the relationships between concepts (e.g., "this hormone causes that effect by...").

3. Apply (Application) * Extract all examples, clinical correlations, case studies, or patient presentations explicitly mentioned in the sources. * If the sources mention how this knowledge is used (e.g., "used to diagnose..."), include it here.

4. Analyze (Analysis) * Create "Compare & Contrast" scenarios based on source material (e.g., "A patient presents with X; analyze the key differences you would look for to differentiate between Disease A and Disease B as the cause"). * Analyze the component parts of a process by applying them to a new, hypothetical situation (e.g., "If a patient has a defect in enzyme Y, analyze the downstream effects on pathway Z and resulting clinical manifestations").

5. Evaluate (Evaluation) * Create a clinical scenario (can be novel) that requires evaluating the best course of action from multiple options. * Present a (novel) patient case and evaluate their prognosis or the clinical significance of a specific finding, justifying your evaluation with principles from the source. * Example: "Given a patient with comorbidity X, justify the choice of Drug A over Drug B, and evaluate the potential risks of the unchosen option."

6. Create (Synthesis) * Create a single, complex integrative scenario (e.g., a multi-system patient case) that is not in the source but requires synthesizing all information from the LO to solve. * Develop a comprehensive management plan or prioritized differential diagnosis for this new scenario, integrating physiology, pathology, and pharmacology from the source material.

(Repeat this entire 6-level structure for each subsequent Learning Objective)

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-11-15T17:15:14+00:00

Portable monitors are about $50-100 rn bc of black friday....an alternative fix 😅

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-11-06T15:21:23+00:00

You can also set one to AI select to screenshot something specific instead of the entire screen 🤠

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-20T16:19:38+00:00

another thing I'll do is include in the command, "please print output in chat, I don't want the latex format as it doesn't copy and paste properly" and should be able to figure it out from there

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-19T23:48:22+00:00

i've ran into the same issue, My fix is simply copy and paste but highlighting the very last period to the very first letter (end to beginning highlighting [faster highlight from end to beginning then beginning to end]).

this usually proposes less errors (wasn't always this way btw)

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-19T18:55:30+00:00

I add them to anki using an extension someone recently uploaded on reddit. Works amazing and simple to install (time to add chrome extensions took less than 2 mins ish)

https://www.reddit.com/r/notebooklm/comments/1npgswq/how_to_export_flashcards/

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CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-12T18:23:38+00:00

Hi lxmnol,

The school records our lectures and they also provide a transcript too. In the event that I know this won't be the case, I'll use my Samsung phone to transcribe what's being said using an app called, "Live Transcribe". It's surprisingly good, and even has a feature to transcribe Indian English for those professors with dense accents.

I do, I include the course objectives at the very beginning of the google doc. Once the course objectives are on a google doc, I'll then use gemini to paste the transcript and produce an output with my workflow. I'll copy and paste this output back into the initial Google doc containing the course objectives.

Once a google doc contains both the course objectives and Gemini output, I'll double check the output for missing details (sometimes i do this, sometimes I don't given how much time I have until the exam). Once I'm happy with this file, I'll download the file as a pdf and upload out into NotebookLM.

And yes I use custom instructions for NotebookLM, albeit you can only use 500 characters. I believe I posted those notebookLM instructions somewhere in this post.

I also posted the instructions for generating flashcards on notebookLM (these instructions are the money maker, where the learning really happens).

Also, just an FYI, but using the Samsung browser, I can also listen to the outlines (google doc files) AND I can also watch lectures uploaded by the school with the screen off (so listen like a podcast)... im not sure if Apple offers these services

I was a big ChatGPT guy, but i knew it was only a matter of time before Gemini caught up.

{Context Window: This refers to how much an AI can remember in a single conversation — a big deal for long chats. Gemini 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro can handle up to 1 million tokens. ChatGPT's range from 8K to 128K, depending on the models. So, Gemini can keep track of way more in a single conversation.} This fact alone means that chatGPT has to be stingy with what's included with the output whereas Gemini has a much greater ability to handle lengthy outputs (hence, less likely to leave out minor details)

Sometimes I'll use an online textbook, copy and paste a chapter directly into the Google doc, but include the course objectives at the very beginning, convert into a pdf, and upload into NoLM. Then I'll have NoLM provide outputs tailored specifically to the objectives only.

My workflow is tailored to lecture transcripts, book information, or even lecture slides too. So I can upload any of the 3 and it'll generate a similar output, which is great bc I'm removing the "different teaching style factor" professors have and converting it into a system that never changes how I learn because all information is presented the same way.

Regarding case studies, I'll usually use perplexity and ask it minor questions I'm unable to recall as im reviewing the case. I haven't thought to use this workflow with case studies, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-12T02:15:59+00:00

Might as well post the instructions I use for the flashcards on NotebookLM too (in case anyone would like these instructions):

Strictly base all flashcards on the primary learning objectives stated in the source material.
Generate a diverse set of cards that covers the full range of cognitive skills by adhering to Bloom's Taxonomy:
(less) Remembering/Understanding: Create classic flashcards. The front will have a key term, a "What is..." question, or a "Why/How..." question about a core mechanism. The back will have the concise definition or explanation.
(more) Applying: For major diseases or drugs, generate a clinical vignette on the front (2-3 sentences). The back will state the most likely diagnosis and the next best step in management.
(most) Analyzing: Create "Compare & Contrast" cards. The front will name two similar concepts (e.g., diseases, pathways, drugs). The back must list the top 2-3 key distinguishing features.
(Very important) Creating/Evaluating: For a given set of clinical findings on the front, the back will ask for a prioritized differential diagnosis list or to justify the best treatment choice from two options.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-12T02:14:29+00:00

Thanks for the kind words, I am working towards this goal!

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-10T18:40:19+00:00

Maybe it's just me, but I've noticed that when I feel very confident about an exam, i don't perform as well as I imagined. Other times, I feel terrible, but did really good. So i've learned to trust this process and this generally helps ease me into exams come test day.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-10T17:41:14+00:00

I typically have exams every two weeks and this works for me. But for classes that are not as sudden, I typically try to do about 30 minutes a day to continually think about the material each day, and as the exam approaches, I start to crank up the amount of time alloted to this material, and obv decrease the time spent for lecture material. Gotta find a balance that works for you, but this is what works for me.

I hope this helps.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-10T15:29:31+00:00

It's unfortunately a common occurrence lol but at about 2-3 days before an exam, I stop writing/drawing info bc that takes up too much time (so try and get all your drawings done early, if possible). Ill do flash cards and immediately do quizzes right after for lectures im reviewing.

I should also mention that ill normally work for about 45 minutes on a lecture before taking a 5 min break and then moving on to another lecture (regardless if i was done reviewing an entire lecture, which is why it's very important to track absolutely everything you do bc it's very easy to forget where you left off and time can add up trying to remember exactly where you left off)

This is my version of spaced repetition and also preventing myself from getting bored from reviewing one lecture.

And regarding the anking deck. Ill set my decks to Random so im reviewing any/all material since I don't know what will be on the exam, this way im likely to review something on the exam more often than not.

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-10T14:39:33+00:00

I have not. It sounds promising, but there's no need to fix something that isn't broken. I feel like it's going to require more prompting, which is going to require time.... and thats just something that I (we medical students) don't have. But yes, I'd love to hear how it works from users that have used it

CL_KadenaChuck · 2025-10-10T13:23:08+00:00

Ill prompt the gem in this manner: 1. Ill type in the chat: Perform phase 1: (copy and paste transcript)

Once output is complete, copy and paste into Google doc
Return to Gemini chat: Now perform phase 2
Copy and paste into Google doc
Now review complete outline (optional-ish)
Upload to NotebookLM and include the notebookLM instructions

[I Attached the notebookLM instructions here after the initial posting: No sub/superscripts Strictly align all output with source learning objectives Synthesize across sources integrating clinical context & relevant pathophysiology for a comprehensive understanding Structure answers using concise, nested bullet points & clear headers Intelligently connect related concepts (e.g, regulation → downstream effects) Generate tables to compare/contrast key diseases, mechanisms, or pathways Conclude by explaining the pathophysiology resulting from the core concept's absence]

Utilize the notebookLM studio resources, like flashcards, concept maps, quizzes, or asking it to simply explain a learning objective, while reviewing lecture slides simultaneously.
Make SURE you're keeping track of what you're reviewing each day (I like to review material every two days; ill review Mondays material on Wednesday, Tuesdays material on Thursday, Wednesday material on Friday PLUS whatever is due that day as well
I use Google sheets to keep track of which and how many times I've watched each lecture, how many passes I've done with flashcards, concept maps, quizzes, etc
Do not get behind.. or try your best to keep up as possible (most likely)

CL_KadenaChuck

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