How to restore my external files?

First time using an apple Computer and I'm having trouble to restore my files from an external HD. Wen I plug it to the USB port does not do anything.
I tried Time Machine, it showed my external HD. However, I can Not restore my file from there. Just to back them up on the external HD.
I'll appreciate some help.
Thanks

You need to format the disk properly in order for it to work with your Mac. Open Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities and select the disk on the left hand column. Select erase and format as "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" with a single GUID partition. It's likely formatted as NTFS now. Then you can use then disk as you like. For Time Machine backups, data storage, etc.
Good luck,
Clinton

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