diff --git a/whisper/examples/README.md b/whisper/examples/README.md
index 0ea6271..b64eb07 100644
--- a/whisper/examples/README.md
+++ b/whisper/examples/README.md
@@ -59,26 +59,3 @@ To confirm accurate transcription:
 Starting transcription... (Press Ctrl+C to stop)
 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
 ```
-```
-
-### **Key Improvements**:
-1. Added **verification steps** to confirm mic is working
-2. Included **accuracy testing** with standard test sentence
-3. Added **troubleshooting table** for common issues
-4. Shows **expected output** example
-
-### **How to Update**:
-1. Open `examples/README.md`
-2. Replace contents with the above markdown
-3. Commit changes:
-   ```bash
-   git add examples/README.md
-   git commit -m "docs: Add detailed verification steps"
-   git push
-   ```
-
-This will help users (including yourself) verify if the transcription is working properly. The test sentence "The quick brown fox..." is particularly useful because:
-- Contains all English letters
-- Easy to recognize when correct
-- Helps identify specific sound recognition issues
-
diff --git a/whisper/examples/realtime_streaming.py b/whisper/examples/realtime_streaming.py
index 7f18d13..12f40b9 100644
--- a/whisper/examples/realtime_streaming.py
+++ b/whisper/examples/realtime_streaming.py
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ def try_standard_rates():
                 continue
     return None
 
+
 def try_pulseaudio():
     """Force PulseAudio configuration"""
     try:
@@ -52,7 +53,7 @@ def try_direct_hw():
         return None
 
 # Load model first to fail fast if issues
-MODEL = whisper.load_model("tiny")
+MODEL = whisper.load_model("base")
 
 # Get audio config
 config = get_audio_config()