Two suggestions

[jonnin]

I want the browser to start the same size as it was when I closed it last.  That usually means maximized.  It resets its size every time I open it, and that is a no-go for me long term.  I searched the settings but have been unable to fix this. 

I want my favorites to be a drop down list.  I have tried for a bit to make it stop putting them across the top, and it did briefly then it came back with a vengeance.   I do not like clutter across the top and have discarded multiple browsers for invading this space.  

I apologize if these things are in the settings and I have missed them: I did look for a while.  The performance of the browser is nice, as is its pop-up blocking.  

[hazelnut]

@jonnin

On the shortcut you use for the browser try right-clicking on it and selecting properties.

Then look for the shortcut tab and see if you can select maximized from the run option dropdown.

Click Apply.

[jonnin]

Thank you, but it does not work.  I can change it to maximized but the program still opens not maximized, the suggestion from the shortcut is overruled somehow.