Published May 9, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT A technology enthusiast, Bobby studied Computer Science at the University of Southampton before working in a number of roles across industries, from the private sector to the charitable one, at multinationals and startups. He’s helped maintain backend Java servers, designed databases and front-end interfaces, and created a bespoke content management system. Bobby also enjoys video gaming, and has written for several outlets, including a stint as Editor-in-Chief at  Switch Player Magazine  and contributions to online magazine, SUPERJUMP . Bobby uses a Mac for day-to-day work and an Android phone for distractions. Almost every Linux command has options to control the way it works, and applies default values when you don’t provide any. But these defaults are very sticky, and what made sense in 1970 doesn’t always make sense today. Many of the original defaults make sense for scripting, but less so for an interactive end-user.…