I think he was referring to the GPU switching software to make Optimus work on Linux.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Bumblebee

There is no evidence that it is banned. ByteDance just made the same app for the PRC market

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/is-tiktok-banned-in-china/

Well the CCP does exert considerable control over TikToks parent company ByteDance. The CCP has already utilized data from TikTok to track protestors and other “dissidents”

https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-china-bytedance-user-data-d257d98125f69ac80f983e6067a84911

No the CCP does not own Tik Tok but it might as well own it.

Unfortunately this situation is not unlike what the US government likely does. However, hopefully this precedence building policy recognizes that data privacy from 3rd party entities is needed. Will that standard be applied to US companies? Not likely any time soon but I’m optimistic.

That’s odd. I’m surprised they blocked it for you. I also work for the US federal government and I haven’t had any issues with using Proton at work. I wonder why the difference.

For at least your first 2 points, I would argue that websites are designed with features and are exclusive to chromium based browsers (Chrome, Brave, and Edge).

The Bitwarden issue may just be Bitwarden related.

I haven’t observed the other items so I can’t speak to them.