Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) — A social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge” is causing alarm in schools across the country.
The trend has gained traction on TikTok, encouraging students to insert metal objects into the USB ports of school-issued Chromebooks, leading to electrical short-circuits and smoke.
Henrietta Fire Chief Mark Cholach described the trend as “dumb and dangerous all around.” He explained the risks of tampering with Chromebooks…