How would I go about connecting my cricut cake to my computer? I heard it could be done just have no idea how :/

I just went thru that today. Can't say I can get you through it, as I had computer issues that I had to over come, but I can definitely try to help. Phone call might be easier to walk thru. Do you have an account set up in Cricut Craft Room?

There is a port on the back near where the power cord plugs in that takes a USB cord. But I believe you have to have a 3rd party software to make it work. Not sure about that. I purchased Sure-Cuts-A-Lot before they got sued, so I can use my computer. I'm not sure who still makes one compatible. I think Cricut sued them all.

Yes, you need to have a USB cord, you go through Cricut Craft Room & download the site to your pc/mac. Once you have the download & the right drivers, you then sync CCR to the cricut machine.