How do I transfer files/folders to an external hard drive without "dragging and dropping"?

Hi, I'm having a lot of trouble trying to transfer folders of pictures and individual pictures to my external hard drive (which God forbid isn't an Apple product). I attempted to drag and drop, which usually works. I have also attempted to find an option in any drop down menu which will allow me to import/transfer/etc. the photos from my Macbook to the external hard drive. This is maddening because the hard drive was immediately compatible and I can see everything that's on it already, I just can't really do anything with the content going either way. Is it because I need to compress things? Something like that? Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
William

William G 42 wrote:
, I just can't really do anything with the content going either way.
Make sure the EHD is Formatted Mac OS Extended (journaled
Format, Erase, or Reformat a drive
In iPhoto, Select All the Photos you want to move... Then Goto... > File > Export >
Choose the settings as seen here
Click Export and select your External Drive
Best to create a Folder to put them in... and away you go...
More Help available from iPhoto Toolbar Help Menu

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