Windows 11 How do I find what device was added to the list in Device Manager?

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DM: Device ManagerMy problem:I have a USB device that is not working properly, so I want to do some troubleshooting in the DM. However, I do not know which category the device is in or even what it would be called. I can remove the device and plug it back in, and the DM will refresh, but I cannot tell what was added without manually checking every category for a new item.Question: Is there a generic way to see that a device has been added and then find that device in the DM? PowerShell and cmd commands are fine, too.Example: Suppose my USB Bluetooth adapter is being incorrectly recognized as “

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