The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have had forever.

When giving your PC a name during the initial setup, you can click "Show user folder name" and enter anything you want, ...

Windows 11 updates KB5079458 and KB5079464 add a new setup option that lets users choose a custom user folder name.

A newly discovered trick allows Windows 11 users to bypass Microsoft’s online account requirement during setup, raising questions around user control and privacy. The workaround, shared by X user ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

Microsoft has been keen for all its users to use online, connected Microsoft Accounts for Windows logins for years and many versions of the operating system, but it's really kicked it into high gear ...

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev update adds new Microsoft 365 account management options in Settings, custom user folder naming during setup, and stricter driver security policies.