How to transfer files to external hardrive to free up space on my internal drive

HOW TO TRANSFER FILES TO MY EXTERNAL HARD DRVE TO FREE UP SPACE ON MY INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

Depends on the file type. Most files - documents you have created, like MSWor files - you can drag and drop.
You should not do that with Applications.
Here's how to move iTunes and iPhoto libraries:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1449
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1229
Moving Applications is more complex. Post back if you want to do that.
Do not forget to trash the originals on the internal drive, and then EMPTY the trash.

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