At the first login screen, simply press Alt+Ctrl+Shift+R and tap the Restart button. Doing so brings up the Powerwash prompt, which you can choose to wipe the device clean within a few minutes. Before finding this key combo, I was in a bit of a panic, thinking I’d have to waste time getting the Chromebook back to my friend to wipe it clean, but now all is...

HP Tablets - Performing a Factory Reset on Your Tablet (Android KitKat, Jelly Bean)This document applies to HP and Compaq tablets with Android 4.4/KitKat and 4.2/Jelly Bean operating systems.Resetting your tablet restores the original factory settings, removing all stored Google Accounts and erasing all stored data. All locally saved files, apps, and saved networks are deleted. If possible, back...