Study techniques, product updates, and notes on learning better.
Is handwriting better than typing notes? Research is mixed. Learn what each method does well and how to choose the right one for your classes.
August 18, 2026 · 9 min readAn all-nighter adds study time but removes sleep before the exam. Learn what research shows about sleep, memory and attention, plus a safer last-night plan.
August 17, 2026 · 9 min readNotes can look familiar while the ideas remain hard to recall. Learn what the illusion of competence is and how to check what you know before an exam.
August 14, 2026 · 9 min readLearn how the interleaving study method mixes related problem types, when it can help, and how to build a useful mixed practice session.
August 13, 2026 · 9 min readLearn why course material gets harder to recall over time and how spaced review and retrieval practice can help you remember it longer.
August 12, 2026 · 8 min readThink you are a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner? Learn why your preferred format can feel helpful without improving recall—and what to do instead.
August 11, 2026 · 9 min readUse the first two weeks to organize each course and start a small retrieval routine before the semester gets crowded.
August 7, 2026 · 9 min readUse the blurting method in Bananote with voice recording, free writing, AI tutoring, flashcards, quizzes, and spaced review.
July 20, 2026 · 11 min readTurn lecture notes, recordings, PDFs, and class materials into an AI-assisted study guide with summaries, questions, flashcards, and quizzes.
July 19, 2026 · 12 min readUse the 80/20 rule to prioritize high-yield course material, find knowledge gaps, and focus your study time with Bananote.
July 18, 2026 · 11 min readThe memorization techniques that actually work — active recall, spaced repetition, self-testing — are also the slowest to set up. Here's how to skip the setup and go straight to learning.
April 10, 2026 · 9 min readYou can't take useful meeting notes and contribute to the conversation at the same time. Here's how to use your iPhone to capture everything automatically and walk out with action items, not scrambled bullet points.
March 31, 2026 · 9 min read