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.
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Ends Local Account Workarounds in Latest Windows 11 Build

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5079458 & KB5079464 Beta and Dev Updates Bring Improved Windows Setup

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta and Dev updates (KB5079458 and KB5079464) introduce a custom user folder naming option during setup, new driver security policies, and better system recovery tools.
Neowin

Microsoft Account and internet now mandatory to set up Windows 11 22H2 Insider builds0 0

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 22H2 Insiders on the Windows 11 Pro edition will now require a Microsoft Account and internet connection during the initial setup of a personal use device. In ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5079464 Dev Update Improves Microsoft 365 Account Settings

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.