Easiest way to transfer files from Mac to Mac?

I have an external HD, but having some problems!
Is there any other ways, easier ways?
Connect them via a router?

It depends on what kind of data.
Document files alone you can transfer via any medium, as long as the applications which open the same documents are compatible with both Macs.
Applications are limited to the license agreement enforcement of the said application. Some are limited to scattered preference or font files.
Moving operating system level data between PowerPC and Intel Macs, see this tip:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=435350&tstart=0
Moving between Intel and Intel Mac, or PowerPC and PowerPC Mac, the Migration or Setup Assistant can help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1554
Depending on the size of the file, and the network strength, you can often move files using a small network:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1433
What problems are you having by hard drive? How full is the hard drive?
How big is the hard drive? Which Mac models and operating system are they using?

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