I.T. Explained
for Everyone
A 30-year I.T. veteran breaks down how technology actually works, using everyday analogies, real examples, and zero technical overwhelm.
Start With the Foundation
Everything in technology connects. Book 1 gives you the mental model the rest of the field is built on.
Baseline: I.T.
Ever wondered what actually happens when you hit “send,” load a website, or join a video call? This book walks you through it, layer by layer, in language anyone can follow.
- No technical background required
- Everyday analogies that actually stick
- Real stories from a 30-year career
- Available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover
Now: Cybersecurity
The second book in the series. Practical protection for you and your organization, no technical background needed.
Baseline I.T.: Cybersecurity
Threats are everywhere, but staying safe does not require a degree in computer science. This book gives you the habits and know-how to protect your accounts, your devices, and your team.
- Spot phishing and social engineering
- Build strong passwords and secure your devices
- Protect your team, business, and Wi-Fi
- Available now as an eBook on Amazon
A Five-Book Series
A clear path from total beginner to confident understanding. Each book stands on its own, and they build naturally one to the next.
The OSI Model
How technology actually communicates, explained layer by layer in plain English.
Available NowCybersecurity
Protecting yourself and your organization without being a tech expert.
Available NowThe Cloud
What “the cloud” really is, where your data lives, and why it matters.
Coming SoonBreaking Into the Field
A practical roadmap for starting or switching into a career in I.T.
Coming SoonAI & Automation
Making sense of the tools reshaping how we all live and work.
Coming SoonMarc Hill
Three decades, distilled.
Marc Hill has spent more than 30 years in information technology, working across major organizations and solving real problems for real people. Along the way, he kept noticing the same thing: the technology was rarely the hard part. The jargon was.
The Baseline: I.T. series is his answer. No gatekeeping, no acronym soup, just clear explanations of how things actually work, written for complete beginners, career switchers, and anyone who has ever felt left behind by tech talk.
Two books out. Three on the way.
Start the series today and build real understanding, one baseline at a time.