Setup the basics
# Default TextEdit to Plaintext and not Rich Text
defaults write com.apple.TextEdit RichText -int 0
# Set the scope of new Finder search to current directory
defaults write com.apple.finder FXDefaultSearchScope -string "SCcf"
# Enable Screensaver for Top-Left hotspot
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-tl-corner -int 5 && \
defaults write com.apple.dock wvous-tl-modifier -int 0
# Disable Extension Change warning by default
defaults write com.apple.finder FXEnableExtensionChangeWarning -bool false
# Display Path bar in Finder
defaults write com.apple.finder ShowPathbar -bool true
# Disable creating .DS_Store files on network volumes
defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores -bool true
# Enable AirDrop over Ethernet and on older Macs
defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces -bool true