Windows 11 will finally let you name your user directory during setup

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 Latest

Windows 11 uses five letters of your email for the user folder, but Microsoft is fixing it

Windows 11 now lets users choose their default user folder name during setup. The new OOBE option fixes the 5-letter folder issue.
Windows Report

Windows 11 May Soon Let Users Choose Their User Folder Name During Setup

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

Windows 11 finally lets you name your own home folder

The latest preview version of Windows 11 (Build 26300.8068) brings a small but welcome feature that many have been wishing ...
ExtremeTech

Finally, Windows 11 Will Let You Choose Your Profile Folder Name During Setup

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

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...
PC World

Windows 11 security updates are now unskippable during setup

Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 updates KB5065848, KB5065847, and KB5065813, which are mandatory updates that are intended to improve the post-installation Windows 11 user experience. As ...