Guides

Short, practical guides for recording audio, fixing your mic, cleaning up noise and turning speech into text. No jargon, and every tool we mention is free.

Audio cleanup
How to Remove Background Noise From a Voice Recording (Free)

Fan hum, hiss, traffic and keyboard clicks can ruin a recording. Here is how to remove background noise for free with AI noise reduction that runs in your browser.

26 October 2026 4 min read
Voice typing
How to Type With Your Voice on Any Computer

Voice typing is up to three times faster than the keyboard. Learn how to dictate on Windows, Mac, Google Docs and any website, plus the voice commands that make it work.

24 October 2026 4 min read
Transcription
How to Convert iPhone Voice Memos to Text

Get your iPhone voice memos out of the app and into editable text. Covers sharing the M4A file, free private transcription, and tips for Android recordings too.

23 October 2026 4 min read
Transcription
How to Transcribe Audio to Text for Free (Step by Step)

Turn interviews, lectures, meetings and voice notes into text without paying per minute. A simple guide to free AI transcription that keeps your audio private.

22 October 2026 4 min read
Microphone
Microphone Not Working on Windows 11? 9 Fixes That Actually Work

A step by step checklist to get your mic working again on Windows 11, from privacy settings and the right input device to drivers and apps that lock the microphone.

21 October 2026 5 min read
Recording
How to Record Audio on Your Computer (Windows, Mac and Chromebook)

Three easy ways to record your voice on any computer: the built in apps on Windows and Mac, and a free online recorder that works everywhere with nothing to install.

20 October 2026 5 min read

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