Is there any way to lessen at least some of Microsoft’s reach on my PC?

I got a new computer with Windows 10 Pro and also bought the MS Office Suite for home as i need to use Word for their advanced features. Alternatives don’t have everything needed to create complicated documents.

When I bought my old computer and Office, I wasn’t required to give Microsoft an email and stay signed in. This time they required the email before I could download. And I don’t think the software will work if I sign out even …

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