The Hekko Blog
Study methods, note-taking tips and advice to succeed in your studies.
Can You Record Lectures? What's Legal and What Isn't
Yes, for your own use and with your professor's OK, which they often give. The message to send, what's off-limits, and the law in short.
How to Take Notes from Video Lectures
Replays, YouTube, MOOCs: how to take notes from a video lecture, by hand or with the transcript, and actually remember it.
How to Record an Online Class (Zoom, Teams, Meet)
Recording a class on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet as a student: what's allowed, your computer's built-in recorder, and how to turn it into notes.
How to Study for Finals: Your Plan Based on Time Left
1 month, 2 weeks, 1 week or 3 days before finals: what to do, which class to start with and how many hours a day to study.
How to Make a Study Schedule You'll Actually Stick To
A realistic study schedule in 5 steps, a weekly template to copy, how many hours a day to study and what to do when you fall behind.
Studying with ADHD in College: What Actually Helps
ADHD in college: why lectures are so hard, how to stay focused, study in short blocks, get started despite procrastination and get extra time.
The 8 Best Flashcard Apps in 2026 (Compared)
An honest comparison of the 8 best flashcard apps in 2026: Hekko, Anki, Quizlet, Knowt, RemNote, Brainscape, Mochi and Gizmo. Making your cards, spaced repetition, free tier, real price.
The 7 Best Note-Taking Apps for Students in 2026 (Keyboard, Tablet or Recording)
An honest comparison of the 7 best note-taking apps for students in 2026: OneNote, Notion, Goodnotes, Notability, RemNote, NotebookLM and Hekko. Free tier, real price, limitations.
The 8 Best Quiz Apps for Studying in 2026 (Compared)
An honest comparison of the 8 best quiz apps for studying in 2026: Hekko, Quizlet, Knowt, NotebookLM, Quizgecko, Gizmo, Kahoot! and Anki. Who writes the questions, free tier, real price, limitations.
The 8 Best Study Apps for Students in 2026 (Compared)
An honest comparison of the 8 best study apps in 2026: Hekko, Anki, Quizlet, Knowt, RemNote, NotebookLM, Brainscape and Vaia. What each one does, its free tier, its real price, and its limitations.
Hekko vs ChatGPT for Students (2026): Which One for Your Lectures?
Hekko or ChatGPT to study from your lectures? An honest comparison: recording, notes, quizzes, languages, free plans and real prices, plus when ChatGPT is the better pick.
Hekko vs NotebookLM (2026): Which AI Study Tool Should Students Use?
Hekko or NotebookLM? An honest comparison for students: lecture recording, readings and PDFs, quizzes and flashcards, free plans and prices, and how to use both together.
Hekko vs Notion AI (2026): Which Is Better for Student Notes?
Hekko or Notion AI for your class notes? An honest comparison: lecture recording, study material, free plans for students, real prices, and how to use Hekko with Notion.
Hekko vs Otter.ai (2026): Lecture Notes or a Transcript?
Hekko or Otter.ai to record your lectures? An honest comparison for students: transcripts vs study notes, quizzes and flashcards, languages, free plans and real prices.
How to Revise With Flashcards (and Actually Remember)
Write a card that works, avoid the mistakes that make it useless, and know what to do with the cards you always miss. The full method, from front to schedule.
The 9 Best AI Note-Taking Apps for Students in 2026 (Compared)
An honest comparison of the 9 best AI note-taking apps for students in 2026: what each one actually does, its real free tier, its real price, and where it falls short.
How to Make Good Revision Flashcards (That Actually Work)
Stop copying your notes out in smaller writing. Here's how to make effective flashcards, when to make them, and the mistake most students make.
The Feynman Technique: Learn by Explaining Simply
Truly understand any concept by explaining it simply. The 4 steps of the Feynman technique, a worked example, and the science behind it.
How to Revise Effectively the Night Before an Exam
Revising the night before an exam without panicking: hour-by-hour schedule, prioritization method, stress management, and sleep to maximize your grade.
Spaced Repetition: The Method for Never Forgetting Anything
Spaced repetition: how the forgetting curve works, which interval schedule to adopt, and why this method beats cramming according to science.
Can AI Really Take Notes for You?
Automatic transcription, structured notes, AI-generated revision sheets: an honest look at what artificial intelligence can (and can't) do for your lectures.
The Cornell Method: The Complete Guide to Effective Lecture Notes
The Cornell method explained step by step: 3 zones, concrete examples, comparisons, paper vs. digital advice. Take notes that actually help you progress.
How to Revise Effectively: 5 Techniques Proven by Science
Re-reading and highlighting do almost nothing. Discover 5 study methods validated by research — active recall, spaced repetition, interleaving — to retain more in less time.
Why You Lose Information in Lectures (and How to Fix It)
Listening and writing at the same time in class: your brain can't do both. Methods, science, and a concrete workflow for lecture notes that actually serve you.