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MarkBaars.com

Mark Baars
Bates Motel

Hello! I'm Mark Baars, I do IT stuff, manage social media and have a passion for technology, space exploration, science, movies, and music. I'm also a proud father to my daughter Laura, and we love visiting theme parks and concerts together. While I might not be into health food, I'd never turn down a good Piña Colada.

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Get in touch with me here.

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Feel free to check out my resume: Resume in English | CV in het Nederlands

My most recent publication is a book about A.I. It explains how you can make A.I. work for you, by writing your prompts the right way. This is an updated version for 2025, including new techniques like generating AI Music and Cinematic Video.

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Available as E-book, Paperback and Special Deluxe Full Color, Hard Cover Edition.

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Only for the Inner Circle

The IT Professional's Guide to Surviving in IT:
30 Years of Laughs, Facepalms, and Actual Wisdom

 

Dive into the digital jungle with Mark J. Baars' hilarious and insightful guide to surviving (and thriving) in the world of IT.

 

With over three decades of experience, Baars offers a unique blend of practical advice and laugh-out-loud anecdotes that will resonate with both seasoned pros and newcomers to the field.

 

From unraveling the mysteries of legacy systems to decoding the behavior of non-IT lifeforms, this book covers it all.

 

Learn the art of not breaking things, discover the zen of minimal management with the legendary Henk, and explore the mythical creatures that roam the IT landscape.

 

Packed with real-world wisdom on everything from backup strategies to work-life balance, and sprinkled with pop culture references and industry in-jokes, this guide is your essential companion in navigating the often absurd world of Information Technology.

 

Whether you're a code-slinging developer, a network-wrangling sysadmin, or just someone trying to figure out why turning it off and on again fixes so many problems, this book is for you.

 

Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even find a new appreciation for the chaotic beauty of life in IT.

IT Pro's Guide to Surviving in IT
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