There are many browsers than can be used to surf the internet. They are all very capable but you need to discover the tools that are needed to be able to tailor them to suit your preferences.
Saving your bookmarks is always useful.
You may want to un-install the app or perhaps you are rebuilding your PC.
Exporting and importing the bookmarks is fairly easily.
The export/import utility is fairly easy to use. The video below shows how it is done using Mozilla Firefox.
Chrome: The video below shows how to:
How to enable the home button
How to show bookmarks toolbar
Search Engine choice
Start-up Pages