Using desktop as a turn-table audio recorder and knowing specs

Hello!
I would like to purchase a turn-table as a gift. I would like to know more about Clearaudio Concept. What are its specifications? What is MM Concept Cartridge? Can I connect it with a desktop computer? Can you show me how to do this? Do I need a software and driver to make it work with desktop? What are the best software that I can use to record beats and mixes with this turn-table? What are the connectors I need to make it work? Please provide feedback. Thank you!
