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.

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

Microsoft could relax the Windows 11 Microsoft account requirement after backlash, but nothing is confirmed yet.

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 reportedly working on removing the Microsoft account requirement during Windows 11 setup, alongside improvements ...

This solves a common issue for people whose folder names are cut off because of their Microsoft account email or profile name ...