Gaazeon

Gaazeon's personal blog: first-hand notes on software development, self-hosted services, developer tools, and networking — including the mistakes made along the way.

Recent Posts

• Is IBKR's DRIP Really Commission-Free? Understanding Fractional Fee Calculations in Interactive Brokers

  Updated: July 16, 2026

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  IBKR 'zero commission' DRIP analysis: uncover real fees through NVDA case study. Learn commission calculations, rounding rules, and true DRIP costs.

• Reclaiming the Digital Sanctuary: Why I Trashed Cubox for a Self-Hosted Karakeep

  Updated: December 20, 2025

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  A journey from the constraints of Cubox to the freedom of Karakeep. A deep dive into privacy, minimalist digital hoarding, and the technical blueprint for those who demand total control over their web archives.

• OBS Live Streaming Pitfalls: Why 20-Second 'Safe Broadcast' Delay Destroys Audio — Dual-OBS Solution

  June 22, 2025

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  Fix OBS audio crackling with broadcast delays. Learn why render filters fail and build dual-OBS architecture for stable, zero-cost safe broadcasts.

• Cline + Notion MCP: Add Database Records Using Natural Language — Managing Personal Subscriptions with AI

  Updated: April 10, 2025

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  Use Cline with Notion MCP to add database records via natural language. Tutorial covers setup, authorization, and AI-powered subscription management.