Notes from the quieter end of the call
Things we’ve learned shipping an AI meeting tool to small Teams shops. No thought leadership.
Featured · Roundup · 8 min read
Best AI Notetaker for Microsoft Teams in 2026
We compared 7 AI meeting notetakers for Microsoft Teams in 2026. See which tools survive Microsoft's bot ban, cover phone calls, and deliver summaries to Teams chat.
Guide · 6 min read
Microsoft Teams Copilot Alternatives for Meeting Summaries
Looking for a Copilot alternative for Teams meeting summaries? Compare 5 cheaper options that cover phone calls, work without E3/E5, and cost a fraction of Copilot.
How-to · 7 min read
How to Get AI Meeting Transcription and Summaries in Microsoft Teams
Complete guide to enabling meeting transcription in Microsoft Teams and getting AI-powered summaries. Covers admin setup, phone calls, and the best AI tools.
Industry · 6 min read
Why Bot-Based Notetakers Keep Getting Banned
IT admins block bot users at the tenant level, hosts boot them from the lobby, and guests don't trust an unfamiliar participant. Here's why the bot model is fragile.
Engineering · 9 min read
Microsoft Graph API vs. Bot Frameworks for Meeting Capture
A technical breakdown of the two approaches to capturing Teams meetings: Graph API vs. bot frameworks. What each can see, latency tradeoffs, and why the API path is invisible.
Product · 4 min read
Action Items That Actually Get Done
We watched 200 follow-up tasks across 50 customers. The ones that got completed had three things in common.
Behind the scenes · 7 min read
Pricing a SaaS at $5/Seat in 2026
Every meeting tool we benchmarked against was 3 to 6x our price. Here's the math we did, what it cost us, and what we'd do again.
Guide · 6 min read
How to Record Teams Meetings Without Permission
Can you record a Microsoft Teams meeting without permission? Here's what actually works in 2026, including a method that doesn't record at all.
Guide · 6 min read
How to Record Zoom Meetings Without Permission
Want to capture Zoom meetings without recording permission? Most methods are getting blocked in 2026. Here's what actually works.
Guide · 5 min read
How to Record Google Meet Without Permission
Need to capture Google Meet calls without recording access? Bots are getting blocked. Here's a 2026 approach that works without recording or bots.
Guide · 5 min read
How to Record Webex Meetings Without Permission
Can't record Webex meetings? Hosts control recording permissions and bots are getting blocked. Here's what works in 2026 without recording.
Roundup · 9 min read
10 Best Note-Taking Apps in 2026
The 10 best note-taking apps in 2026 ranked. Covers AI meeting notetakers, general-purpose apps, and specialized tools for work and study.
Roundup · 7 min read
8 Best Note-Taking Apps for Mac in 2026
The 8 best note-taking apps for macOS in 2026. Covers AI meeting notetakers, markdown editors, and Apple-native apps with pricing and honest reviews.
Roundup · 7 min read
8 Best Note-Taking Apps for Windows in 2026
The 8 best note-taking apps for Windows in 2026. Covers AI meeting notetakers, Microsoft-native tools, and third-party apps with honest reviews.
How-to · 7 min read
How to Record a Microsoft Teams Meeting
Step-by-step guide to recording Microsoft Teams meetings in 2026. Covers built-in recording, transcription, AI summaries, and what to do when you can't record.
How-to · 6 min read
How to Record a Zoom Meeting
Complete guide to recording Zoom meetings in 2026. Local recording, cloud recording, permissions, and AI alternatives when you can't record.
How-to · 5 min read
How to Record a Google Meet Meeting
How to record Google Meet calls in 2026. Step-by-step for Workspace users, plus free alternatives when recording isn't available on your plan.
How-to · 5 min read
How to Record a Webex Meeting
Step-by-step guide to recording Cisco Webex meetings in 2026. Covers host controls, cloud recording, and AI alternatives when you can't record.
Roundup · 8 min read
CallScrib vs Granola: Which AI Notetaker Wins for Microsoft Teams?
Granola vs CallScrib in 2026. Granola is great for Mac users on Zoom and Google Meet. CallScrib is built specifically for Microsoft Teams. Here's the honest comparison.
Industry · 10 min read
Microsoft Teams 2026 Bot Ban: A Complete Admin Guide
Microsoft is cracking down on third-party bots in Teams meetings starting June 2026. Here's exactly what's changing, what's affected, and what IT admins should do.