Chromebook Challenge – Dangerous TikTok Trend [WARNING] Chromebook Challenge – A Dangerous TikTok Trend Date: May 26, 2025 | Category: Cyber Culture, Device Safety What is the “Chromebook Challenge”? A viral TikTok trend has taken U.S. schools by storm where students are deliberately damaging their school Chromebooks by inserting metallic objects into USB-C ports—causing short circuits, smoke, or even fire—all for internet fame. Sponsored: Amazing Tech Deals here - Click Here Real-World Consequences Legal Charges: A 15-year-old in NJ was charged with arson School Evacuations: CT schools evacuated due to Chromebook fires Financial Fines: Parents fined up to $304 per device Student Injuries: Hospitalizations from inhaling smoke Conclusion The “Chromebook Challenge” shows how digit...