In the Apple environment, the equivalent of task scheduling is known as "Automator." Automator is a built-in application on Apple devices that allows users to create and schedule automated tasks. This feature is essential for users who want to automate repetitive tasks or execute specific actions at a scheduled time.

Automator provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to create workflows by combining different actions. These actions can include opening applications, copying files, sending emails, and many more. Users can also set specific conditions and triggers for their workflows, such as running the task daily, weekly, or at a specific time.

To access Automator on your Apple device, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Applications" folder.
2. Locate and open the "Automator" application.

Once you have opened Automator, you can start creating your automated tasks by following these steps:

1. Choose the type of workflow you want to create. For example, you can select "Application" to create a standalone application that performs the specified tasks.
2. Drag and drop actions from the library on the left-hand side to the workflow area on the right-hand side. You can search for specific actions using the search bar at the top of the library.
3. Configure the actions by providing the necessary inputs and settings. Each action has its own set of parameters that can be customized.
4. Add additional actions to the workflow as needed.
5. Once you have finished creating the workflow, save it by selecting "File" > "Save" from the menu. You can choose a location and provide a name for your workflow.

To schedule a task created with Automator, you can use the built-in "Calendar" application on your Apple device. Here's how:

1. Open the "Calendar" application.
2. Create a new event by clicking on the "+" button.
3. Provide a title for the event and set the desired date and time.
4. In the event details, click on the "Add Alert" option.
5. Select "Custom..." from the dropdown menu.
6. In the alert settings, choose "Open File" and select the workflow file you created with Automator.
7. Save the event.

Now, your task will be scheduled to run at the specified time. When the scheduled time arrives, the workflow created with Automator will be executed automatically.

Examples: Let's say you want to schedule a task to automatically backup specific files to an external hard drive every day at 8 PM. Here's how you can achieve this using Automator:

1. Open Automator.
2. Choose "Application" as the workflow type.
3. Drag and drop the "Get Specified Finder Items" action from the library to the workflow area.
4. Click on the "+" button in the "Get Specified Finder Items" action and select the files you want to back up.
5. Drag and drop the "Copy Finder Items" action from the library to the workflow area.
6. Configure the "Copy Finder Items" action to specify the destination folder on your external hard drive.
7. Save the workflow as "Backup Task."

To schedule this task:

1. Open the "Calendar" application.
2. Create a new event and set the desired date and time (e.g., 8 PM).
3. Add an alert to the event and select "Custom..."
4. Choose "Open File" and select the "Backup Task" workflow file.
5. Save the event.

Now, every day at 8 PM, the specified files will be automatically backed up to your external hard drive.