In this build video, I’m back in the Windows Insider world with Windows 11 Dev/Beta Channel Build 22616—and yeah, it genuinely feels like it’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these. This build isn’t packed with flashy new features, but it’s an important signal: 22H2 is basically right around the corner. The biggest “meta” change is that the desktop watermark is gone (temporarily), and Microsoft is warning that the window to switch from Dev to Beta is closing soon—because once the channels split, Dev will likely move on to what I’m assuming will be 23H1. I also show a pretty nasty bit of jank I hit right after installing: my taskbar alignment/scaling is broken, and changing resolution or scaling makes it worse instead of fixing it. On the official change list, Microsoft calls out system tray tweaks—like the “Show hidden icons” flyout behaving like original Windows 11 again, including rearranging icons (which, honestly, I didn’t even realize you could do). I also talk about a change I really don’t like: Windows 11 Pro now requires internet + a Microsoft account during OOBE for personal setup. Finally, I briefly recap Build 22610’s new Group Policy options and why they feel like Microsoft responding to business/IT adoption feedback.