Due to various reasons, both economical and philosophical, I am giving serious thought to ditching my $60-a-month cable TV subscription and replacing it with a Mac Mini-based media center. That way, I can simply use free open-source software like Plex and Boxee to stream free video content on demand. In researching the possibilities, I discovered this blog, which takes you through one person’s experiences with cutting the cord. It’s highly valuable reading for anyone considering taking the plunge.