Chrometana is a free Chrome add-on developed by Theo that redirects all Bing searches, including Cortana searches, to a search engine of your choice. This handy extension has been recommended by Engadget, CNET, Gizmodo, IBTimes, and WindowsClub.

Bing is not everyone's preferred search engine, and Chrometana provides a solution to defeat it. By using Chrometana, you can ensure that all Bing search requests are redirected to Google, Yahoo, or DuckDuckGo. It is important to note that Chrometana works best when Chrome is set as the default browser.

The recent updates to Chrometana include a streamlined UI and the removal of malware that was inadvertently bundled with an unofficial versionthat was sent out as an update. The developer, Theo, has taken responsibility for the incident and has worked with Google to prevent future compromises. Users can contact Theo through Github or provide feedback on the extension.

To enable Chrometana to work when Chrome is closed, users must have background apps enabled. This can be done by going to Chrome Settings, clicking on "Show Advanced Settings," scrolling down to System, and checking the option for "Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed."