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## [Reduce CPU Usage by 80% in One Step: Upgrade Your PRTG for Massive WMI Performance Improvements](https://blog.paessler.com/reduce-cpu-usage-by-80-in-one-step-upgrade-your-prtg-for-massive-wmi-performance-improvements)

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## [How to Reboot a Remote Computer via WMI (No Extra Software Needed)](https://blog.paessler.com/howto-rebooting-a-computer-via-windows-management-instrumentation-wmi-call)

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