How do i move large file of pictures to an external drive

how do i move large file of pictures to an external drive

Just select the files and drag them to the external drive.
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hw999 wrote:
How can you back up files that are on an external drive?
Easy way, CLONE IT to another HD
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3. Disk utility HD bootable clone.
Methodology to protect your data. Backups vs. Archives. Long-term data protection
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I know there is a procedure for changing your home folder's location to an external drive, but because of the limited size of the Mac Mini's internal HD, I would like to use migration assistant when I first start using the Mac Mini. Should I hold off on moving the home folder until after I have migrated, or can it be done beforehand?
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Thanks for the procedure. It seems very easy, but I am wondering about the consequences depending on when I do it. For example, let's say I first copy my entire home folder to the 1 TB external drive, set up the PowerMac to use it as my home folder, then use migration assistant to import my user accounts, applications, and settings onto the Mac Mini. Will it try to extract the data from the external drive onto the Mac Mini's internal drive? There won't be enough room for everything.
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/people/alessandro.guarneri/blog/2007/02/21/sap-xi-acting-as-a-huge-file-mover
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