Feeding an ecosystem

This is something I HATE. I would rather my tools not work together, but be able to change them at any time, rather than if I change one, I need to change them all. Or I can't change any at all.
It is telling companies (I like to bully), "YES!!! Please make your product ONLY work with YOUR other things! I love that! And please don't screw me over... 🥺"
I genuinley hate this. When I used VSC (Visual Studio Code) and MSW (Microsoft Windows), I felt like I was too invested into the microsoft ecosystem. Of course, now I HATE Microsoft.
Another example, is Apple. I will never use airpods. I in fact, have third party ear buds. Sudio.
They may not work perfectly, or always be comfortable. But at least I didn't pay $500 for a status symbol.
No thanks!