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The macos/defaults.sh script applies non-default macOS system preferences. Run it once on a fresh Mac — some changes require a log out or restart to take effect.
./macos/defaults.sh

Dock

SettingValue
Auto-hideEnabled
Tile size58pt
MagnificationEnabled, 68pt
Minimize to applicationYes
Show recent appsNo
Rearrange Spaces by recent useNo

Keyboard

SettingValue
Auto-capitalizationEnabled
Auto-period substitutionEnabled

Finder

SettingValue
Default viewColumn view (clmv)
Sort folders firstNo

Hot Corners

CornerAction
Bottom-rightQuick Note

Appearance

SettingValue
System themeDark mode

Post-Apply

The script restarts the Dock and Finder after applying changes:
killall Dock
killall Finder