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 nudges you to use a Microsoft account, and it's been getting worse since the last few Windows updates, but that ...

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

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

Alongside the setup and recovery updates under KB5065378 and KB5064097, Microsoft has released new OOBE (out of box experience) updates for all supported Windows 11 versions. The updates are available ...

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

Fans of local computer accounts everywhere, rejoice, for when a door closes, another one opens. Windows 11 hackers have found yet another way to bypass the installer's Microsoft account requirement, ...

Microsoft on Friday announced that It is providing IT with more options for the initial installation of Windows 11 on new devices. The company plans to roll out a new policy in mid-2025 that will give ...

Alongside the new OOBE update under KB5059093, Microsoft has also released new Dynamic updates for all supported Windows 11 versions this week, namely 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. The updates apply to ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...