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I can Google this, I know. But I'm just hoping someone might have a personal recommendation. Previous similar questions date back to 2017.]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390266/Cleaning-service-in-Boston-North-End tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390266 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:25 GMT BlahLaLa Boston Cleaners CleaningService NorthEnd https://ask.metafilter.com/390266/Cleaning-service-in-Boston-North-End/rss
Do you have any good information on this process? I am getting lost in internet links.

Things I know
I should buy an e-sim linked to a Korea phone company such as Korea Telecom so that if I have issues I can go to a store and ask.
I know I can buy it now and have it immediately accessible.

Things I am not sure
I think I can request and get a Korean number which seems sort of helpful for phone reservations? But then my friends & family (kid's school, doctor, etc) won't be able to contact me via messaging, right?
How will this interact with my apps? Specifically DuoMobile which I need for work and/or all the other two factor authentication apps that I can't seem to turn off.

When I went abroad two years ago I just turned off 2-factor for a number of things, but now it doesn't seem like I have that option.

General details that may or may not be relevant.

I have a new iphone.
I do not have a carrier that does international calling, so not an option.
I will be working while in country and leading a small group so I need this phone to work and will purchase unlimited data.]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390265/Please-explain-E-Sim-like-I-am-five tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390265 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:44:57 GMT aetg esim korea phone travel https://ask.metafilter.com/390265/Please-explain-E-Sim-like-I-am-five/rss https://ask.metafilter.com/390264/Please-explain-Mamdanis-focus-statements-on-Netanyahu tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390264 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:25:13 GMT BlahLaLa Mamdani Netanyahu resolved https://ask.metafilter.com/390264/Please-explain-Mamdanis-focus-statements-on-Netanyahu/rss
Is this an Act Blue thing and I just hadn't noticed before?
Yes, I am able to change the split and put the whole donation to Troy, but this is throwing me off like I imagine it would throw other people off.

Email address: Troy Jackson or info @ e. nevdems.com (pretty sure this is easily changeable)
From the email:

Susan Collins is the most vulnerable GOP senator — and for good reason. Her voting record is a disaster. Mainers just can't trust her to look out for our best interests.
I'm ready to win this, but I'm gonna need you by my side. Will you split a donation of any amount between my campaign and NV Dems so we can get ready to win big in November and keep this movement going?.]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390263/Weird-Donation-Split tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390263 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:11:00 GMT Glinn actblue grahamplatner mainedems mainesenate nevadadems susancollins troyjackson https://ask.metafilter.com/390263/Weird-Donation-Split/rss FPP introduced me to an aquarium Youtube channel I absolutely love. Is there anything like this for terrariums?

I have been wondering if it would be fun to have a terrarium, something bioactive with lots of little critters in it. And what I would really, really like, would be if there were some soothing, quiet way to learn about how people set them up--nothing flashy, nothing in-your-face, no EXTREME TERRARIA. Got any video suggestions?]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390262/the-emotionally-soothing-terrarium-channel tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390262 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:14 GMT mittens aquariums quiet soothing terrariums youtube https://ask.metafilter.com/390262/the-emotionally-soothing-terrarium-channel/rss
I noticed it as I was driving -- thinking it strange that two wasps were clinging to my sideview mirror as I was going 40MPH down the road. I used the motorized mirror to angle the mirror back and forth to try and shake them free, and half a dozen MORE wasps emerged from behind the mirror - but none flew away, they just hunkered back down in their hiding space.

I'd like to be able to travel with the windows down and not have to worry about stinging creatures flying into my car! Not sure how best to handle this situation - and I live in a rural area with now exterminators.]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390261/Objects-in-the-mirror-are-waspier-than-they-appear tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390261 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:44:39 GMT egeanin pestcontrol waspnests Wasps https://ask.metafilter.com/390261/Objects-in-the-mirror-are-waspier-than-they-appear/rss
I'm trying to get a new business/service off the ground, and am looking for ways to advertise/market it. I don't have much budget or social media presence (just linkedin), and self-promotion is not my strong suit, to put it mildly. A friend suggested donating to one or more charity auctions, for exposure and hopefully some good PR. I like this idea, but don't really know how to go about it. Do you have firsthand experience with this, either on the services side or the auction side? I appreciate anything you can share!]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390260/Know-anything-about-donating-services-to-a-charity-auction tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390260 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:54:38 GMT gigondas auction donation services https://ask.metafilter.com/390260/Know-anything-about-donating-services-to-a-charity-auction/rss
Features I'm looking for:
Quick dry
Tough, resists tears from branches and brambles
Lighter than heavier
Roomy fit for activity, not binding/constricting

Mens standard sizing]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390259/Recommendations-for-quick-dry-pants tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390259 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:22:58 GMT runsrealgood Hiking Outdoors Pants QuickDry https://ask.metafilter.com/390259/Recommendations-for-quick-dry-pants/rss
Smallish is best, and I'd like it to be aesthetically attractive. If it has a section that refrigerates and a small section that freezes, that would be a plus. The more budget-friendly, the better, but I'm open to any suggestions independent of price.]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390258/Seek-Electric-Cooler-aka-ice-chest-Recommendations tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390258 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:12:00 GMT SageTrail chest ice https://ask.metafilter.com/390258/Seek-Electric-Cooler-aka-ice-chest-Recommendations/rss
I make compilation videos and put them on YouTube. I normally use Camtasia to make compilations, which I know well and like using, but now I need software that works on Fedora Linux. I'm open to paying for software to do this.

Since I'm switching up my tool, I'm also interested in ways to streamline my workflow. Right now, my flow is: gather media files (MP4s, MP3s, graphics); import them into Camtasia; edit; and export to MP4. I like that this approach gives me granular control over things like where clips start/end, transitions between clips, background music, text on screen, etc. However, working with more than a few media files gets pretty slow and cumbersome. When I see compilation videos that are 30+ minutes long and use clips from many different YouTube videos, I think "there's got to be a better way!"

I've read that other people use CapCut, but I've ruled it out due to lack of Linux support. Similar with PowerDirector 365. I looked at DaVinci Resolve but it seems pretty intimidating. I'm hoping to find something that doesn't have a high learning curve.

A Fedora Magazine article pointed me to Kdenlive, Cinelerra, Pitivi, and Shotcut, and I'd love to hear from anyone who has used one or more of them, especially if you've also used Camtasia.]]> https://ask.metafilter.com/390257/Seeking-a-video-editor-for-Linux tag:ask.metafilter.com,2026:site.390257 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:31:44 GMT neushoorn Camtasia Fedora Linux video VideoEditing YouTube https://ask.metafilter.com/390257/Seeking-a-video-editor-for-Linux/rss