In the windows version of the IDE, arduinos are listed as COM port numbers such as COM10. If the device manager and X-CTU can see the name, such as "arduino mega 2560 R3", besides the COM number, why would arduino IDE not include this name next to port number? If I have an UNO and a MEGA 2560 and an…

Board name with COM number in windows

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