Why not copy and paste your files from your machine to the external?
Why not explore Sync software like SyncBack and alternatives like http://alternativeto.net/software/goodsync/
Bob
I'm currently using Western Digital MyPassport drives for backup, with their proprietary software. This software does not allow one to explore, navigate, copy, etc among the files on the drive -- it forces you to do a "restore" operation using only this software. Is there another product - or another way to configure this backup drive - that enables both automatic incremental backup *and* the ability to explore the drive just like any other drive connected to my desktop? All I want is simplicity, and I can't seem to find it!

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