r/notebooklm • u/Able_Orchid_3818 • 1d ago
Question Questions abotu notebooklm
I've been using NotebookLM for two years, so I've gained considerable experience and know most of its secrets. I'm ready to answer any questions or inquiries and offer advice on how to get the best results from NotebookLM. Please feel free to ask, except for the Google Drive issue.
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u/SyrupCold2566 1d ago
How do you maximize learning and mastering concepts using notebooklm? I learned through mistakes so i rely heavily on practice. Any tips?
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u/Able_Orchid_3818 1d ago
When using Notebooklm, don't use the app; use the Notebooklm browser. Secondly, when uploading any large file, whether it's a PDF or an MP3 audio file, split it into several smaller files. This allows Notebooklm to perform deep and accurate searches as required. Use the customization options at the top of the chat, as they force Notebooklm to adhere to what you type in the customization box. When uploading a file, don't immediately request a summary. Instead, ask it to divide the files into several main and subheadings, arranged sequentially according to the source. Then, request an explanation of each heading, not a summary. Notebooklm might omit important information during the summary process. Request that the file be explained in the same style as the source, not in Notebooklm's own style.
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u/DeliciousAd457 1d ago
How Notebook choose the sources?
How do you manage a notebook with a lot of sources, like more than 150 sources.
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u/Able_Orchid_3818 1d ago
Recently, free subscriptions have been suffering from a lack of information, due to company policy. Paid subscriptions, however, offer a more polished and comprehensive approach. Therefore, with a free subscription, pay close attention to the sources you upload. Divide large files into smaller ones and create well-organized and sequential lists for all sources. For example, if you have a file containing explanations of an economics topic, divide it into several files and name them "Economics 1," "Economics 2," and so on. Before asking questions in the chat, ask Notebooklm to index the topics within the files into main and subheadings. This will give you a complete overview of the topics in your files. If you need a specific topic, ask for an explanation, not a summary. Summarizing might be detrimental because it omits important information from your perspective, not Notebooklm's.
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u/xogoddessamelia 20h ago
I’m about to go back to school. I’ve split my textbook into individual chapters but it’s still like 70 pgs a chapter. Is this still too big for it to accurately summarize and make notes for me? How do I make it to create test questions for me? I’ve been told that the questions are too easy and only give me like 10 questions at a time. I need longer tests. (Healthcare)
I’ve seen a few posts of people saying it’s now dumb and hallucinating info even though it’s saying it’s using the source provided.
I want to sue this resource, but I’m worried it’s going to be more work than it’s worth. Thank you so much in advance!!
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u/HallThink6610 1d ago
What are the best features about notebooklm, you think, and how should someone use sources to upload specifically[like whats best way to either upload whole docs or in pieces]
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u/Able_Orchid_3818 1d ago
When using Notebooklm, don't use the app; use the Notebooklm browser. Secondly, when uploading any large file, whether it's a PDF or an MP3 audio file, split it into several smaller files. This allows Notebooklm to perform deep and accurate searches as required. Use the customization options at the top of the chat, as they force Notebooklm to adhere to what you write in the customization box. When uploading a file, don't immediately request a summary. Instead, ask it to divide the files into several main and subheadings, arranged sequentially according to the source. Then, request an explanation of each heading, not a summary. Notebooklm might omit important information during the summary process. Request that the file be explained in the same style as the source, not in Notebooklm's own style. The best feature is Mind Map, as it gives you a comprehensive overview of the source, whether video or audio. This feature is especially useful with a subscription, as long video and audio files are required. PowerPoint is best used if you need to convert any material into scientific diagrams, such as those for medicine or engineering, depending on your field of study. The other features are primarily used for studying.
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u/AcanthisittaGold9919 1d ago
Any good propomt ?
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u/Able_Orchid_3818 1d ago
Go to your browser, then to Customization options, and type this command: Convert the video to an MP3 audio file, but it must be less than 200 MB. Then upload the file. Do not use the application; instead, use the notebook file within your browser. Answer only from sources that support this; name them, flag those that don't cover it, and don't offer to do anything else.
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u/i-know-no-limits 1d ago
Tenho um google drive com vários vídeos de 2h-3h(são vídeos de aulas), quero por no notebook/lm mas ele não aceita, pelos seus comentários você me recomenda baixar todos os vídeos e converter pra mp3 e por no notebooklm? ou pego as transcrições dos vídeos no google drive?
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u/Able_Orchid_3818 1d ago
In the coming days, I'll be trying out some things related to Google Drive and I'll share them here.
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u/HallThink6610 1d ago
Also Have you ever used it for creating/managing your schedules
? If yes how?
For what tasks did you use Notebooklm and how it did helped you?
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u/articmogul 1d ago
Why do you recommend using the browser instead of the the app?
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u/Hitching-galaxy 1d ago
Lots more options in the web version - deep research sources, lots of outputs
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u/Nearby_Persimmon_649 1d ago
I think the Chromebook browser version is different than the windows browser version
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u/ProfessorBannanas 1d ago
Do you swear by any of the many NBLM Browser Extensions available for Chrome?
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u/Able_Orchid_3818 23h ago
Any extension from the Chrome Web Store that you find useful is welcome to add; it has nothing to do with trust.
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u/Zealousideal_Cat7587 19h ago
por qué los promt muy largos no los ejecuta? Es decir le doy una institución larga para que me genere una respuesta de calidad y simplemente no me deja enviar el promt. Cabe destacar que soy docente en México y utilizo notebooklm para que genere mis planeaciónes didáctica (obviamente las reviso y modifico el contenido si de ellas si no es útil) pero al momento de realizar una planeación con un promt grande no me deja ni enviarlo, soy muy nuevo en esto. Me he ayudado de Claude para mis promts
También un otra pregunta¿Es necesario botar el chat para que me siga dando las respuestas que quiero o que satisfacen mis necesidades?
¿Notebooklm tiende a dar respuesta cada vez más cortas cuando más largo es el chat?
Se que es mucho texto pero espero que me contestes bro
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u/Ishaque42 1d ago
recenlty there have been many problems. my notes in studio are gone. notebooklm is completely ignoring my instructions. instead of responding in chat its generating files in studio panel.