James covers cnc and laser and has a couple different laser setup videos that you might be interested in.
The laser on any cnc even a 3018 operates near identically to your laser on the silverback so even though james uses mostly the 3018 for his laser stuff. You’ll find that everyhing he shows applies to your setup 
Heres the mainstream software options including a couple for lasers…
& never feel that way about asking. We are start at different knowledge levels with many starting out with none at all. Your questions are perfectly valid 