I struggled with this for a while, so I thought I'd share the solution for anyone experiencing the same issue.

When setting up Windows 11 from scratch, Windows typically creates your user profile folder (C:\Users\username) based on your Microsoft account email address, which may not be the name you want. I went through several options when I noticed the username choice and couldn't change it.

Here's what I did finally:

I had to backup my PC and reset it (this was easy because I had just set it up the previous day and most of my files were on OneDrive). So, I pretty much started setup afresh.

During the setup, when you get to the screen asking you to name your PC, click Advanced settings. You'll find an option to specify your preferred local user folder name. Enter the name you want, then continue setting up Windows with your Microsoft account as usual. This way, you can have C:\Users\YourPreferredName without creating another user account, editing the Registry, or renaming folders afterward (I had tried all these).

I wish I'd known this earlier. It would have saved me hours of troubleshooting!

PS: I only tried this with my Windows 11 version:
Windows 11 Pro
Version: 26H2
OS build: 26300.9711

All the Linux users I ask are recommending me impractical minimal builds with no display driver cause "its bloat".... (image just cause there has to be one)

What it says on the title, moved to bazzite a few months back to get some mileage out of my poor craptop. This is how much usage I was getting with steam and discord open on a fresh install whereas I now get 4GB with the same apps open on Linux.

So, has it gotten any better on 8GB RAM or still SOL and I have to wait for more optimisations? While Linux isn’t really bad I certainly miss the convenience of windows. Couldn’t find a lot of info online so I ask here now. Thanks

1. Battery: Let us check the battery usage "since last charge" instead useless stats like "last 24 hrs" or "last week"

2. Face recognition: Let me unlock my face using only the IR in dim lit conditions, everytime I can't be turning on my light or increasing the brightness of my display or use the pin the unlock the screen when there isn't enough light.
   Also, the face unlock works even when my eyes are closed, what is this security feature? Kindly fix it ASAP.

*Have added a link just cause it's mandatory.

It would be great to be able to scan small screenshots.

Can someone know why Windows 11 26H1 has a much higher build number than 26H2?

When I was reading about the  new Photos app i noticed they only used the word "native" for the Editor and Viewer but never for the Gallery itself

That's because Gallery is not native WinUI and it might still be using webview. They're presenting the "all-new Gallery" like its native when its not. So we're still going to have webview performance/bug related issues.

Windows would get a lot more backlash if this was the case. This is something thats permanent with new ios 27. Ai slop that u cant remove in a proper way. With windows u can do a lot but this is apple’s enforcement of we know whats best for u sir. MacOs has this issue too but since it has a bigger storage its less of an issue. Ios has always had this type of forced features no one can remove. I dont use apple intelligence one bit but I cant get rid of it in a normal way have to use reddit/internet tricks.

New version is 7.6.7 for PowerShell, Windows Flagship Utility that I use to update apps/software via commands, make my PC run fast/better (on a ThinkPad E580 Refurbished Laptop), and others.

Got 3 updates including Windows Insider Preview, and NET Framework, which I'm kind of familiar with the NET Framework that Microsoft still develops.

Upgraded to 26H2 recently and noticed that several Settings options and features we had in late 25H2 cumulative updates got rolled back / omitted. I submitted a detailed request on Feedback Hub for the engineering team to align 26H2 with 25H2 and build a solid testing path. Please take a second to upvote if you're experiencing this:
https://aka.ms/AA13uko2