The monitor's dual HDMI ports support the latest DVD and Blu-ray players or gaming consoles, and it can also be connected to desktops or notebooks via VGA cable.

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The ISPS includes requirements for ports to develop security plans and appoint security officers, to monitor people with access to cargo, and for ships to show the last ten ports they have called.

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As for connectivity, this glorified monitor features HDMI, Ethernet and USB ports, along with an SD card slot, WiFi and Bluetooth.

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There are also HDMI, VGA, DVI and four USB 3.0 ports in case you want to use it as a standalone monitor.

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One of those firms developed software to monitor power consumption on every device on the network and switches off unused ports to save power.

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The HP Compaq L2311c efficiently creates an expanded plug-and-play workspace for increased productivity with one USB connection that provides full HD video, Internet connectivity and access to peripherals directly from the monitor's integrated Ethernet, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports.

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