I just used method 2 and it is fixed. I searched "regedit" to open registry editor. I changed the value from 3 to 1 and clicked OK. I restarted and I am fixed. Thanks TechBee!
Wow! I have had three techs look at this problem and not be able to fix it. Your second video did the trick. I'm so excited! I'm in the last few weeks of my graduate program for educational technology. I need to make some videos for my portfolio, and my Dell laptop keyboard stopped working. The laptop I'm borrowing didn't have enough power to properly run Camtasia. The videos came out choppy and glitchy. Now I can use my newly repaired, souped-up Dell Inspiron to finish my portfolio! Thank you, very much!
Thank you so much for this. Today my sister asked me for help because her laptop keyboard didn't work. I then searched online and found your video; I used your first method and it worked! Please keep up the tech help! There is always room for it in the RUclips community 😄
This worked like a charm with the second method. Also after reinstalling a fresh set of drivers and a system restart. I saved this video for a future refresh in case I run into this senario again. Thanks so much!
Oh my goodness, thank you!! I was about to throw my laptop off the balcony in frustration!! Every day, a few different keys would choose to either not work, or double work! My son kept telling me the keys just need cleaning, but there was no dust there when I lifted them out! It's been SO frustrating trying to type anything these past 2 months!! You're a God-send! FIXED!!! Bless you! Aaaaaaand subscribed! :D xx
I still can't fix mine since I can't see the run to open the run command box after keyboard appearing on the screen it doesn't give me that option of run
@@techbee95 man i feel like im the most unlucky person If you can help me, my keyboard lights when i start the pc turn on for like 5 seconds, i tried thousand of tutorials and it doesnt work, If you can help me, pls
@@robert_4541 this is the second time my keyboadd stopped working and I used a tutorial and it was perfect, now it isnt working again and I have mo idea what to do nevause I've tried so many things
@@sebastian.trancu6826 I had problem with keyboard not functioning intermittently too (in Windows 11 update from Windows 10), like somEtimes keyboard fully disable, and sometimes I could not use the keys "a s d f and spacebar" However, I have likely solved it by: (Note every step down here must be done in "Administrator Mode") Step 1: Update "Java" Step 2: Open Windows Powershell (Admin) and run following commands (a) Check File System for error: sfc /scannow (b) Check Disk for error: CHKDSK /F /R Step 3: Configure Registry like video shown in here (step 2 of this video)
OMG this is unreal for me😭.I was dead thinking about my letter p not working on my laptop . I had buyed it yesterday and u 😍 .first method works for fixing a single letter not working
None of both methods work. I've been trying for 2 months. This is the 6th tutorial I've watched. I think I'd just have to tell my parents. Hopefully they don't kick me out.💀
I've been trying to fix my keyboard for HOURSSS and NONE of these fixes were working for me.. not even the Fn+ windows button "fix." I FINALLY figured it out and it was REALLY simple.. If you guys have a gaming keyboard, or probably even a regular keyboard with a key labeled "WinLK," click on that and try the windows key again.. I may have pressed the button by mistake and locked the "windows" key from working, and I think that’s a feature for gamers so that they dont accidentally hit the windows button mid-game.. hope this works for you guys that have tried everything else and didnt work
If your keyboard just stopped while you were typing on a PC, I suggest you try this first. This video is very helpful, but BEFORE you worry about messing with installing (or reinstalling) drivers, I would STRONGLY SUGGEST you try the EASY WAY FIRST....1) right-click on the taskbar (usually kept at bottom of the screen, showing different program icons you use) 2) after you right-click, you will see a new menu pop up. 3) Check this menu, find the "Lock the Task Bar" item. If there is a checkmark there, you simply click on this item again to remove the checkmark. 4) Your keyboard should react immediately and be available to type on. - I learned this the hard way. Hope it helps and saves time for someone else out there!
@@blesstv6435 I had problem with keyboard not functioning intermittently too (in Windows 11 update from Windows 10), like somEtimes keyboard fully disable, and sometimes I could not use the keys "a s d f and spacebar" However, I have likely solved it by: (Note every step down here must be done in "Administrator Mode") Step 1: Update "Java" Step 2: Open Windows Powershell (Admin) and run following commands (a) Check File System for error: sfc /scannow (b) Check Disk for error: CHKDSK /F /R Step 3: Configure Registry like video shown in here (step 2 of this video)
Just had this issue after plugging a removable hard disk on Windows 10. Changing USB ports and changing keyboard did not solve my issue. Luckily I found this guide and your second method worked like a charm! Many thanks, pal! You saved me because I have a lot of work to do with PC :)
@@sngjnnn7229 it passed quite a long time so my memories are not vivid anymore. Please refer to video starting at 01:38 (and description as well if necessary) and it will hopefully help you as it helped me. Good luck!
Many many thanks.... First method worked.... Suddenly I stuck and found no way immediately.... Then checked your video.... And now I'm happy. Thanks again.
OH, Actually now it is working for me.... I just simply changed the battery.. my friend also encountered the problem of a non working keyboard... and I sent your video.... She was very surprised that it was working. Great!! you earned two subs
Thank you admin TechBee it's working our company laptop. We are thinking that keyboard is damage and we bought keyboard. But still not working.... so i decided to search on youtube and i got interested your video. Got it... Kudos to you brother. You deserved my subscribe.
Thank you so much I was just playing some games and my keyboard randomly didn't work. I was thinking this was the end of the world until I saw ur video. For my thankfulness I'm subbing :)
Woww...thanks much 😲 I was really worried when my keyboard stopped working...and now u made me type this comment with the same keyboard 😂♥️ Ps : 1st method worked for me
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! THIS IS THE 3RD TIME YOU GOT ME STRAIGHTENED OUT... MANY THANKS! (Update - it worked for about a week... got anymore ideas? I went thru your suggestions again but no good this time).
Hi, I've tried both methods multiple times and sadly it still doesn't work for me consistently, sometimes it solves the problem but only temporarily. Is it a case of doing it until it is perfect or a bigger issue i'm unaware of? i've tried every other method i've seen and nothing seems to be a permanent fix.
i was suffering through these problem from along time .now its working because of u only thanku bro 😊😊😊😊😀😀😀 these is my first time where i am commenting for any youtube vedio your video make me to comment on these again thanku love from india
WOW THANKS BROOOO, ITS HELP MY LAPTOP'S LIFE WITH CHOOSING WAY 2.😍😍😍 IF THIS VIDEO DOESNT EXIST, IDK WHAT HAPPENED MORE TO THE LAPTOP NOW... U also receive new suscriber!! My thanks, Haziq.
For method number 1, I tried so much , but in vain. Today I have tried method 2 and I 'm waiting the results😊. I hope ,it 'll work because I hated W10.
Thanks you!!!!!! Finally my laptop keyboard is working again, before i try this, i think it's a false, but this is 100% true, once again thanks you so much, i am your new subscriber :):)
I WAS TYPING WITH NO PROBLEM , AND THEN SUDDENLY MY KEYBORD STOPPED WORKING THIS HAPPENNED TO ME 3 TIMES AND WHEN I RESTART MY COMPUTER IT WORKS NORMALLY AGAIN , PLEASE ANY OTHER SOLUTIONS THEN THOSE IN THE VIDEO ? THANK'S
Thank you so much. I followed your instructions since my keyboard didn't want to work on my pc and lo and behold, it did!!! Thank you for this. It was easy to follow 😍😍😍
10Q very much. I used your(this) video for two years ago in order to solve the problem that fit . So it is 100% nice solution. keep it up yours wised, kindness behavior
Thank you for knowledge. But it doesn't work for me. Actually I have password to open my laptop. Letter U,I,O,P didn't type in screen. So how to fix with out opening window
I have the same prob too but i know how to do it by clicking the ease of excess on your right side below just beside the power off, then there it says on-screen keyboard and u can basically type in ur keyboard afterwards..
this has been posted 2 years ago and it still works!! tysm!!
Hey I have Mac book and I installed win.10 and my keyboard not working in my lapy
@@Anonymous-bg5ur whyd you do it lol it probs not compatible or smth Loololol
@@auxeriaaim right😓
lol
finally a video without blasted music.
Try powering down ur pc and wait alittle it prolly just needs a break
Exactly lmao
@@kasceem2035 i tried that, but keep not working
Lmfao fr
tobu - candyland
My keyboard was giving me grief and I had a bunch of assignments....this really helped.
I just used method 2 and it is fixed. I searched "regedit" to open registry editor. I changed the value from 3 to 1 and clicked OK. I restarted and I am fixed. Thanks TechBee!
Wow! I have had three techs look at this problem and not be able to fix it. Your second video did the trick. I'm so excited! I'm in the last few weeks of my graduate program for educational technology. I need to make some videos for my portfolio, and my Dell laptop keyboard stopped working. The laptop I'm borrowing didn't have enough power to properly run Camtasia. The videos came out choppy and glitchy. Now I can use my newly repaired, souped-up Dell Inspiron to finish my portfolio! Thank you, very much!
DUDE THIS ACTUALLY WORKED I THOUGH THIS WAS GOING TO BE THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE BUT YOU MADE MY DAY
Thank you so much for this. Today my sister asked me for help because her laptop keyboard didn't work. I then searched online and found your video; I used your first method and it worked! Please keep up the tech help! There is always room for it in the RUclips community 😄
Glad I could help!
How Am I gonna do this if I can’t even log in bruh💀
Saaaame
On the "On Screen Keyboard "
I was able to get on somehow
Buy a keyboard or take one for a second
Go to ease of access and turn on on screen keyboard 🤗🤗
BROOOOO U FIXED IT FOR ME, I’M BEING LEGIT HERE THIS ACTUALLY WORKS
This worked like a charm with the second method. Also after reinstalling a fresh set of drivers and a system restart. I saved this video for a future refresh in case I run into this senario again. Thanks so much!
This worked for me!! the "D" stopped working and now, as you can see, it works!! ddddddddd Thank you so much. Saved me a lot of hassle!
What method worked 1 or 2
Please tell me
But what if ur on phone typing
For me the h key the j key the u key the y key the m key and the n key stopped working
@@tempest7010 1
Thanks! Regedit worked like a charm!
Does it stay 1 after shutting down ?
Oh my goodness, thank you!! I was about to throw my laptop off the balcony in frustration!! Every day, a few different keys would choose to either not work, or double work! My son kept telling me the keys just need cleaning, but there was no dust there when I lifted them out! It's been SO frustrating trying to type anything these past 2 months!! You're a God-send! FIXED!!! Bless you! Aaaaaaand subscribed! :D xx
Glad I could help!
@@techbee95 could you make a video showing the default keyboard settings please my brother clicked on random things and now its not working
Thank you so much for the help, 4 years later its still the best guide out there!
Glad it helped!
Me to
THIS WAS 2 YEARS AGO BUT IT STILL WAS SOOOOO HELPFUL!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Now it’s 3
I still can't fix mine since I can't see the run to open the run command box after keyboard appearing on the screen it doesn't give me that option of run
@@robgod1217now it’s 4
This is the one solved problem! Rest of youtube didn’t work but only this video worked!!! Thanks!!!
OMG!! thank you so much dude!!! I freaked out when I saw that my keyboard wasn't working. The first method worked perfectly for me!! THANKS!
Glad I could help!
@@techbee95 man i feel like im the most unlucky person
If you can help me, my keyboard lights when i start the pc turn on for like 5 seconds, i tried thousand of tutorials and it doesnt work,
If you can help me, pls
@@robert_4541 this is the second time my keyboadd stopped working and I used a tutorial and it was perfect, now it isnt working again and I have mo idea what to do nevause I've tried so many things
tried all - option 2 worked! thank you sooo much!!!!
I've had this problem for so long now an I almost just gave up you saved me
OMG !!! Method 2 still works for me in 18May2023. You are my saviour...TYVM.
Outstanding!! The first approach did not work, but the second one that fixed the registry is perfect. Thanks for the outstanding job!
Great to hear!
@@techbee95 did not work :(
@@sebastian.trancu6826 I had problem with keyboard not functioning intermittently too (in Windows 11 update from Windows 10), like somEtimes keyboard fully disable, and sometimes I could not use the keys "a s d f and spacebar"
However, I have likely solved it by:
(Note every step down here must be done in "Administrator Mode")
Step 1: Update "Java"
Step 2: Open Windows Powershell (Admin) and run following commands
(a) Check File System for error: sfc /scannow
(b) Check Disk for error: CHKDSK /F /R
Step 3: Configure Registry like video shown in here (step 2 of this video)
Method 2 worked!! I was panicking when method 1 didn’t work. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
OMG this is unreal for me😭.I was dead thinking about my letter p not working on my laptop . I had buyed it yesterday and u 😍 .first method works for fixing a single letter not working
Lmao none of my keys were working it works now
None of both methods work. I've been trying for 2 months. This is the 6th tutorial I've watched. I think I'd just have to tell my parents. Hopefully they don't kick me out.💀
Feeling sad for you
@ericdrake2636did u fix it?
Idk,maybe try to do a factory reset
Or update your drivers
@@CorporalShepard1I don’t recommend this, as it deletes everything. I just did this for my ASUS laptop and it’s still not working smh.
I've been trying to fix my keyboard for HOURSSS and NONE of these fixes were working for me.. not even the Fn+ windows button "fix." I FINALLY figured it out and it was REALLY simple.. If you guys have a gaming keyboard, or probably even a regular keyboard with a key labeled "WinLK," click on that and try the windows key again.. I may have pressed the button by mistake and locked the "windows" key from working, and I think that’s a feature for gamers so that they dont accidentally hit the windows button mid-game.. hope this works for you guys that have tried everything else and didnt work
What is a Win LK
If your keyboard just stopped while you were typing on a PC, I suggest you try this first. This video is very helpful, but BEFORE you worry about messing with installing (or reinstalling) drivers, I would STRONGLY SUGGEST you try the EASY WAY FIRST....1) right-click on the taskbar (usually kept at bottom of the screen, showing different program icons you use) 2) after you right-click, you will see a new menu pop up. 3) Check this menu, find the "Lock the Task Bar" item. If there is a checkmark there, you simply click on this item again to remove the checkmark. 4) Your keyboard should react immediately and be available to type on. - I learned this the hard way. Hope it helps and saves time for someone else out there!
Both the video and your easy steps didn't work for me... 😭😭😭
@@blesstv6435 I had problem with keyboard not functioning intermittently too (in Windows 11 update from Windows 10), like somEtimes keyboard fully disable, and sometimes I could not use the keys "a s d f and spacebar"
However, I have likely solved it by:
(Note every step down here must be done in "Administrator Mode")
Step 1: Update "Java"
Step 2: Open Windows Powershell (Admin) and run following commands
(a) Check File System for error: sfc /scannow
(b) Check Disk for error: CHKDSK /F /R
Step 3: Configure Registry like video shown in here (step 2 of this video)
Bruh i had to do a lot of things for school, thank you❤️
Glad I could help
I have two papers to write this weekend, this video saved my life!
😀
YOU REALLY SAVED MY LIFE FROM AN ASS WHOOPING IN LITERALLY SECONDS TYSSSM
😂😂
Just had this issue after plugging a removable hard disk on Windows 10.
Changing USB ports and changing keyboard did not solve my issue.
Luckily I found this guide and your second method worked like a charm!
Many thanks, pal! You saved me because I have a lot of work to do with PC :)
how???
@@sngjnnn7229 it passed quite a long time so my memories are not vivid anymore. Please refer to video starting at 01:38 (and description as well if necessary) and it will hopefully help you as it helped me. Good luck!
Thank u soo much, tomorrow is my PPT presentation I was so worried about my keyboard. This hack was awesome!!
Glad it helped!
Many many thanks....
First method worked....
Suddenly I stuck and found no way immediately....
Then checked your video....
And now I'm happy.
Thanks again.
First method worked like a charm. Couldn't use "n , . /" and it was driving me nuts. Thank you so much TechBee
What were you typing with N huh? Not the N-Word right?
Just as I was about to lose hope it worked! Seriously I was crying
TYSM I HAD TO DO HOMEWORK AND I COULDN'T AND YOU SAVED ME FROM LIKE 10 MINIMETERS FROM THE BELT
@Anders Ridge Awesome!
OH, Actually now it is working for me.... I just simply changed the battery.. my friend also encountered the problem of a non working keyboard... and I sent your video.... She was very surprised that it was working. Great!! you earned two subs
Thanks for sharing
Yeaaahh bady, it works now!!!
I dont know why it stopped typing, but now its ooook!!
Thanks a lot,
Which method worked for u brother?
Wich one??
Damn. I thought I had to dispose this keyboard that I have. Thank you so much man!! 😌
Thank you mister! Video has helped a lot when it is so necessary. Luck with your future videos
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you admin TechBee it's working our company laptop. We are thinking that keyboard is damage and we bought keyboard. But still not working.... so i decided to search on youtube and i got interested your video. Got it... Kudos to you brother. You deserved my subscribe.
Happy to help
TYSM I THOUGHT MY KEYBOARD WASN'T GONNA WORK AGAIN
Thank you so much! It works now! The first method was amazing!
Glad it helped!
2nd method is working in my pc
Thanks a lot.....
Love from India.🙏
Welcome 👍
indian anjirng
Thank you so much I was just playing some games and my keyboard randomly didn't work. I was thinking this was the end of the world until I saw ur video. For my thankfulness I'm subbing :)
Woww...thanks much 😲 I was really worried when my keyboard stopped working...and now u made me type this comment with the same keyboard 😂♥️
Ps : 1st method worked for me
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! THIS IS THE 3RD TIME YOU GOT ME STRAIGHTENED OUT...
MANY THANKS!
(Update - it worked for about a week... got anymore ideas? I went thru your suggestions again but no good this time).
THANKS MAN I DIDNT USE MY PC FOR 3 DAYS THEN I SAW THIS VIDEO AND FIXED IT YOU EARNED MY SUBSCRIBE AND RESPECT.
Omggg!!! TechBee you're a life saver 🥺 Tysm ❤️
You're welcome 😊
Thanks for this, I thought I'd have to get a new laptop! Method 2 worked. Much appreciated.
Glad it helped
Thank you so much for this amazing method sir 👍❤️
Bro thank you so much that worked perfectly thank you so much😄😄😄
Holy shit it worked. I loved you man!!! I had soo many Assignments due and was worried about the freaking keyboard. thanks a lot!! 💜💜
This worked perfectly- thank you!
Thank you so much me and my brother were trying to fix it for hours 3:42am right now :,D
This was the only method that I could find that actually worked. Thank you!
I almost crying when I see my keyboard is not working thank you so much
Thank you so so much!!! I was so worried that I’d have to pay to get it repaired. Thank you :D
Glad I could help!
Wich method worked for you?
THE FIRST ONE WORKED LIKE MAGIC, I LEGIT THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE NO HELP BUT WOW- THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS GOING TO SCREAM
First method worked for me!
Thank you for this. What a life saver!
Great to hear!
Thank you soooo much I almost missed my deadline... 1st method worked for me 🤩
Great 👍
Worked perfectly! Thanks for the clear and precise instructions!
Thanks so much robot voiced man! You are so awesome for this! This solved the problem perfectly!
Glad I could help!
still works to this day!! first method worked well and the instructions were very clear! thank you!
Good job! Worked for me with 2nd fix. I've tried like 100 solutions so far and this was it... Thanks!
thank, it's a very big help to me, i already thinking that it was totally damage but the step 1 helps me to fix the problem
Hi, I've tried both methods multiple times and sadly it still doesn't work for me consistently, sometimes it solves the problem but only temporarily. Is it a case of doing it until it is perfect or a bigger issue i'm unaware of? i've tried every other method i've seen and nothing seems to be a permanent fix.
Hardware problem
Hey! I was planning to buy a new keyboard but this video tutorial saved me from spending more money! Thank you!
Glad I could help! 😀
Thanks a Lot.. the second option got the issue resolved
YAY MY KEYBOARD IS BACKK THANKS BRO I THOUGHT I NEEDED TO ROAST MY KEY BOARD AND BUY A NEW ONE😅😅😅😅🤯🤯
boyy you lying
After a couple of trys I finally got it thanks a million buddy, you're the best, have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
@@techbee95 sir ho w to fix lenovo ideapad 320 keyboard work in bios but in windows not working i follow your instruction but still the same problem
It worked!!! I don't need to buy mini keyboard nor send it to repair shop! Thanksss!!!
Happy to help you @Jeshell
i was suffering through these problem from along time .now its working because of u only thanku bro
😊😊😊😊😀😀😀
these is my first time where i am commenting for any youtube vedio your video make me to comment on these
again thanku
love from india
Thanks so much man, the first method worked for me, i never trust these videos but this is the first time something like this worked for me lol
For the first time, someone really helped me out with my problem. Thank you so much with your first method!!! You deserve more subscribers
WOW THANKS BROOOO, ITS HELP MY LAPTOP'S LIFE WITH CHOOSING WAY 2.😍😍😍
IF THIS VIDEO DOESNT EXIST, IDK WHAT HAPPENED MORE TO THE LAPTOP NOW...
U also receive new suscriber!!
My thanks,
Haziq.
I swear I cannot think you enough for this you are the best.
Mdthod 2 didnt work on my laptop. But method 1 worked. Thank you so much!
Glad to hear that
For method number 1, I tried so much , but in vain. Today I have tried method 2 and I 'm waiting the results😊. I hope ,it 'll work because I hated W10.
Why is not working on me
Method 1 didn't work but i pray method 2 does
@@حاملالمسكالشامي me too
TYSM I had a test and thought I was gonna miss it tho. Also i used method 1
Great job!
My guy, u should've skipped when you had the chance😌
Finally work. I spending 4 hours fixing. This one finally works. Thank you so much.
Thanks you!!!!!! Finally my laptop keyboard is working again, before i try this, i think it's a false, but this is 100% true, once again thanks you so much, i am your new subscriber :):)
Which one worked for u?
thank you so much first method worked for me (new sub!)
I watch literally 36 videos but now one get result but you Are the legend
I WAS TYPING WITH NO PROBLEM , AND THEN SUDDENLY MY KEYBORD STOPPED WORKING
THIS HAPPENNED TO ME 3 TIMES AND WHEN I RESTART MY COMPUTER IT WORKS NORMALLY AGAIN , PLEASE ANY OTHER SOLUTIONS THEN THOSE IN THE VIDEO ? THANK'S
I'm in the middle of a zoom meeting 0-0 I'll have to do this later! Hope this works
It does work I just did it
I cannot log into my laptop because I'm stuck at the homescreen and my keyboard won't work. What do I do? Please help
buy a new one
use onscreen keyboard
Go to the below options and click "Ease Access" and select On-screen keyboard.
@@carlafernandez.5175 yes
Thank you so much for this video finally I solved my problems thanks a lot
Thankyou Bro ❤️
2nd method work for me
After restarting My Keyboard works 🔥
Thanks again bro 🔥❤️😘
YOU SAVED ME THANK YOU SO MUCH🙏🏼
thank u bro i tried many methods the second method in ur video from regedit succeded. deserve like for ur video
Thank you so much. I followed your instructions since my keyboard didn't want to work on my pc and lo and behold, it did!!! Thank you for this. It was easy to follow 😍😍😍
NO, it didn't because keyboard and mouse don't work!
Thank you so much bro! I really thought it's a hardware issue but your second method did work
Glad I could help
10Q very much. I used your(this) video for two years ago in order to solve the problem that fit . So it is 100% nice solution. keep it up yours wised, kindness behavior
I tried both method on my HP 15 laptop but it didn't work.
Heyy man even I'm facing the same problem with HP 15 laptop.
How did you fix it??
@@Ohmega028 bro he said it didnt work
Ah same..
Thank you for knowledge. But it doesn't work for me. Actually I have password to open my laptop. Letter U,I,O,P didn't type in screen. So how to fix with out opening window
I have the same prob too but i know how to do it by clicking the ease of excess on your right side below just beside the power off, then there it says on-screen keyboard and u can basically type in ur keyboard afterwards..
love you i was searching for 2 hours and finally i found you, thanks!
It took me five whole minutes to realize that the keyboard was working fine and the ctrl key was stuck
exact same case for me lol only realized it when i turned the on-screen keyboard on
Tysm. I checked all keys and it was fixed
how sis pls help me tomorow i have online classes andf my key boared not working
@@ghadamahfoz7927 try to press all keys and if it still isnt working it may be another problem
it such a magic, thankyouu i'm soo happyyy thank you bro🥰
Welcome 😊
Thanks man, Really appreciate it!
Thanks sir...method one worked...I have been watching vedio from 3 hours trying to fix the issue... thankyou......May God bless you sir.
neither of the two worked for me, method 3: restart your pc [it worked for me]
but thanks anyway
Sorry to hear that