Measure how dependent you are on big tech.
1. How essential is your iPhone/Mac for daily tasks?
2. How locked-in are you to Apple's ecosystem (iCloud, AirDrop, iMessage)?
3. How hard would switching to Android/Windows be?
1. How essential is Windows or Office for your work/studies?
2. How dependent are you on proprietary Microsoft formats (.docx, .xlsx)?
3. How easily could you switch to Linux/Google Docs?
1. How often do you rely on Amazon for shopping?
2. How dependent are you on Prime (delivery, video, music)?
3. How easily could you switch to local stores or other sites?
1. How essential is Google Search/Gmail/Maps to you?
2. How much do you rely on YouTube for learning or entertainment?
3. How hard would it be to switch to alternatives (DuckDuckGo, Proton, OSM)?
1. How essential is WhatsApp/Instagram/Facebook for communication?
2. How hard would it be to convince your network to move elsewhere?
3. How replaceable are Meta services for your social life?
1. Do you rely on Nvidia GPUs for gaming, AI, or work?
2. Do you need CUDA or Nvidia-specific software?
3. Could you switch to AMD/Apple Silicon?
1. Do you own or regularly use a Tesla?
2. How dependent are you on Tesla’s charging/software ecosystem?
3. How hard would switching to another EV brand be?
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music / Others
Steam (Yes, steam is based, but that doesn't exempt you.) See here.
Epic Games Store
PlayStation Network / Xbox Live
Netflix
Disney+ / Hulu
Amazon Prime Video / Others
Sports Broadcasting (TV / streaming)
Live Score / Fantasy / Stats Apps
Betting / Gambling Platforms