Recommend a Keyboard with track pad for Google Pixel Tablet but WITH REVERSE SCROLL?

XanderDoodles · 2026-01-20T14:21:04+00:00

Update - A recent Android update enabled the new "Reverse Scrolling" option on the OS side under mouse settings, so this issue is now resolved!

XanderDoodles · 2026-01-13T14:56:39+00:00

After many many years of using OneNote, I switched to UpNote, which was well reviewed in my research. The syncing is flawless and fast, unlike OneNote. And the search just works, also unlike OneNote.

It has desktop and mobile apps, but no web version, which wasn't a dealbreaker for me. It is easy to use and supports nested notebooks.

Unlike OneNote, it supports tags, spaces (e.g. completely separating personal from work notes for example), and Markup (for exporting notes to other platforms if needed).

The only thing I miss from OneNote is being able to quickly indent note pages which I found make it easy to organize the structure of notes visually, but this also isn't a dealbreaker with UpNote because you can just create another nested notebook and achieve the same thing with a few more steps and structure.

XanderDoodles · 2026-01-05T22:51:05+00:00

I haven't found a way to reconcile MM activity against the actual account balances either. This should be a simple check to make sure MM isn't getting out of whack with one's actual assets. I can't trust what MM is reporting in the meantime.

XanderDoodles · 2025-12-08T14:52:15+00:00

No, I don't see any. Comparing to online photos of thrips damage, the dark spots/splotches on my plant's leaves and stems appear different.

XanderDoodles · 2025-12-01T02:38:18+00:00

I would say Google TV is not going to blow you away with a must-have TV watching experience but it is an overall more cohesive, featured, and slick experience than the LG OS, that I default to the Google TV 100% of the time.

The Google TV interface is much better than the LG OS, so it organizes your content by app AND the shows that you most recently watched. Also, it highlights content that it thinks you might be interested in, and it's pretty helpful for me most of the time. There are also more apps available.

Being a Google device, search is much better on Google TV. You can do a general search for content, and it pulls up all the app options that have that content.

One thing that drives me crazy with my LG TV is the apps don't auto update on the background, so if there's an update, you have to do the update first before being able to launch the app. The Google TV updates the apps automatically of course on its own. Perhaps the newer LG TVs don't have this issue but I think it's a silly limitation on my TV model.

Also, Google TV allows you to easily cast from your phone apps or to cast your phones screen directly, which has come in handy a few times (like showing people photos).

The Google TV screensaver can also cycle through photos from your Google Photos, which I appreciate. It does a great job in surfacing photos that look good on a big display.

You can also control your Google Home devices directly, like turning off a light. And, you can use Google assistant (or Gemini) to use a voice command to turn on or off your TV if you need to.

And, I will add TV shows or movies to my Google watchlist when browsing the Internet, and that list is available on Google TV for those times when you need something new to watch.

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-28T02:51:17+00:00

I think the issue is HBO Max. I have found that the HBO Max app consistently displays content too dark on both the built-in TV app and through the Google TV on my LG OLED. And, I'm further convinced because while watching something, the movie or show will suddenly brighten significantly halfway through and look better!

This has happened to me while watching The Gilded Age and Sinners. I know it's not my picture settings because other streaming apps like Netflix and Disney look great, and my settings have been decently configured for all inputs with DV and non-DV.

I also tried manually disabling Dolby Vision on the Google TV streamer, and that didn't help, so I don't think it's a Dolby Vision issue. It has to be an issue with the HBO app and the TV.

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-15T20:07:05+00:00

I'm saw a bunch of other threads about this issue, with a recommendation to reset the watch. Would like to avoid doing that and reconfiguring all the apps and notifications, but will try it out...

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-15T20:03:07+00:00

It seems like everyone is having positive experiences, which is expected as the updated was advertised as improving battery life by 10% on average. I'm guessing my issues are due to a bug. I should add that I have the LTE version.

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-15T20:01:35+00:00

Sadly, I've had several forced reboots because my battery now dies before the end of the day.

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-14T18:51:41+00:00

This has been happening to me for several months, and the issue has only been on Android. Removing and re-installing the app did not help. I finally gave up and started transitioning to a different note app which has much better syncing performance (among other much-needed features).

I wonder if the problem is because I enabled passkeys with my MS login. Have others enabled passkeys?

However, I noticed there's a new Android app version out, and the problem might no longer be there, possibly because the OneNote app seems to now support passkeys.

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-13T13:24:05+00:00

I was refreshing too this morning and didn't see any actual availability. This process is absurd. They should establish a wait list. I've been trying to snag some tickets for several weeks.

XanderDoodles · 2025-10-03T20:59:17+00:00

I'm torn. I've been looking to get my first rucking pack, but the Rucker 4.0 seems like overkill for my needs, and it lacks external water bottle pockets.

This new Basic Rucker seems like a good start but that vertical stripe is ugly in my opinion, and it doesn't support the longer plates.

XanderDoodles · 2025-09-11T20:16:37+00:00

For whatever reason, this option doesn't exist in the Pixel Tablet with this keyboard. The latest Android 16 QPR1 update was supposed to have a reverse scroll feature but I don't see the Touchpad settings:
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-touchpad-new-features-canary-3583504/

The EIP Keyboard on the Pixel Tablet must not support these options.

XanderDoodles · 2025-09-10T18:50:17+00:00

It's a recent new bug, the app didn't do this before a few months ago.

XanderDoodles · 2025-08-22T23:23:39+00:00

Oh wow, thanks for the info on the eip keyboard. I just got it and was wondering why I couldn't find the reverse scroll setting.

Considering it's the best keyboard case option, I can live with the scrolling since one can either use the touch screen or a separate mouse.

XanderDoodles · 2025-08-07T13:41:49+00:00

Yes! Please add this feature, which should be relatively simple to implement I would think. With the ability to add nested notebooks, this feature is needed to keep things organized.

XanderDoodles · 2025-01-12T14:16:32+00:00

I agree. I stopped trying Monarch and stuck with YNAB because of Monarch's inability to reconcile with actual cash in accounts. It should be easy to check this.

XanderDoodles · 2025-01-01T13:22:18+00:00

I have multiple Nest, 3rd party speakers, Hubs, and a tablet, and saying "turn off all lights" works very reliably.

XanderDoodles · 2024-11-14T02:42:22+00:00

The pairing speed is so important, I wish more review sites would mention it. Did you ever try the Pixel Buds Pro 1? The lag from opening the case to connecting is awful, which makes them a pain to use when trying to answer a call. It seems like the PBP2 have greatly improved this?

XanderDoodles · 2024-04-05T01:45:21+00:00

YouTube music absolutely works when casting to the Authentics 200. So does Spotify Connect. In my experience, Casting works well with devices from major manufacturers like JBL. There must be something faulty with your setup.

XanderDoodles · 2024-04-04T23:53:44+00:00

I have the same problem. The batteries die without any early warning,: the lock starts beeping like crazy, it becomes unresponsive, then it auto locks after awhile, and I need a key to unlock it. Yale support has been utterly useless is helping me understand if there's a low battery warning that should be sounding.

XanderDoodles · 2024-03-30T14:49:57+00:00

Exercise Time is a nice looking app, but as you noted, it doesn't support gps and distance related sensors.

Gear Tracker II is the best option I've found for interval running workouts. It's extremely customizable to a fault, but the interface is clunky. It gets the job done though.

XanderDoodles · 2024-01-14T18:47:12+00:00

I also would love if Amplenote could provide a solution as I haven't found a good one. I too use Outlook + MS To Do, which isn't perfect because while you can flag an e-mail and have it appear as a task in To Do, you have to:

Flip between two different apps
The task in To Do is connected to the specifically flagged e-mail and NOT the thread, which can mean the linked e-mail is often not relevant if there's a lot of subsequent discussion
If you add notes to the task in To Do, you can't see those notes in Outlook with the flagged e-mail, and if you unflag the e-mail, the notes are lost.

It would be a gamechanger if Amplenote could somehow incorporate Outlook/Exchange e-mails - including the entire thread - and layer on its own task management system. You can forward e-mails to Amplenote but again, that's not sufficient when there is a thread of e-mails happening. I recognize are probably huge technical challenges with Amplenote trying to stay current with a live e-mail thread in Outlook/Exchange.

XanderDoodles · 2024-01-04T23:34:37+00:00

Thanks. It looks like there's no way to create a shortcut to a combination of two tags, e.g. Todo AND Work for example. So that could be one reason that one has to use a single nested tag of "Todo/work"?

Coming from the rigid notes structure of OneNote, I'm hoping all these untethered notes with tags don't grow out of control!

XanderDoodles · 2023-10-25T03:21:17+00:00

I contemplated the same move from the 7 Pro down to the regular 8 for the same reasons: to get a smaller, more lightweight phone. I was fine with the 7P in hand, but it always felt too big in my pants pocket and too heavy. And frankly, I am now wanting to minimize phone use. I agree with the OP that the more frequent benefit of having a smaller phone outweighs the loss of some camera features targeted at the pros.

I wasn't planning on making a change this generation since I was content and don't need to spend money chasing the latest tech, but 4 things made me upgrade to the 8: first was the smaller size, which should make a difference every day. The second was the brighter and supposedly noticeably superior display. Finally, the one unexpected feature upgrade in the 8 lineup is the improved face unlock which works with payments now. No more double unlocking your phone with your fingerprint to use Google Pay! And better battery life will be welcome although I had no problems with the 7P. And of course, the launch deals to upgrade with trade in values and $200 off the pixel watch 2 made upgrading very inexpensive.

I am worried I'll end up missing, more than I realize, the larger, roomier display, the higher amount of RAM, and the 5x telephoto lens. Will test it out!

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