5 simple tips for KDE 4
These are the first things I do after get a fresh KDE install.
Double-click to open applications
Make applications on desktop and Dolphin open with double-click.
Open up Dolphin. Go to Settings. Configure Dolphin. 
Go to Navtigation pane. Double-click to open. Apply. OK.
Change your background
Right-click on the desktop and go to Desktop Settings.

Pick a fresh desktop theme
In KDE 4.3 you right click the desktop, go to Desktop Settings.
In KDE 4.4 System Settings -> Appearance -> Style -> Workspace.
As a ludite. KDE 3.5's interface is my favorite.
If that's not your cup of tea, you can download your own, sorting the online KDE library by rating and popularity. Surprisingly, Klassik isn't very popular.
Launch Chrome in privacy mode by default
Launching Google Chrome or Chromium in incognito mode is great for privacy.
Right-click an icon on your desktop or taskbar. Go to Icon Settings. Go to the Application tab. Under Command, append -incognito.
Use huge icons
Make huge icons on the desktop for your favorite apps.

I find this hilarious yet useful.
Go to the KDE start menu, search for your favorite apps and add them to desktop.
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You will probably want to use Large, transparent png icons for Chrome, Chromium and Firefox.





