Are they fed into computers? (5)
I believe the answer is:
chips
'computers?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for chips that I've seen before include "Short lofted shots (golf)" , "Flakes" , "Gaming counters" , "Potato pieces fried in deep fat" , "Casino currency" .)