A:AnswerTechnically, yes. However, you can set up a "local account" which does not require an Internet connection and does not pass usage information to Microsoft.
A:AnswerThis HP Envy TE01-0020 desktop has the Rother motherboard. Here are the details on the motherboard: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-desktop-pc-te01-0000i/29014358/model/31046763/document/c06432435