Most people describe Tasker as a task control and automation app. I see an Android programming app for the masses. Instead of scaring you with code lines, this tool lets you use a friendly interface ...

I don’t know about you, but one of the main issues I have with fancy-pants smart phones is the multitude of options and settings I’m forced to wade through to get my handset to behave exactly how I ...

Both run through Termux, which gives my phone a Linux shell, and Tasker, which decides when that shell should do something. A ...

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap From the last article, you know that I spend quite a bit of my time on a train. It's an excellent time to write an article or two, ...

As I've covered before, Tasker is the ultimate Android app for hacks, automations, and customizations. $3.99 from the Google Play Store, it gives you deep access into the settings and features of ...

If you're at the stage where you want to do more with your phone and start building automations—customized mini-apps to carry out tasks—then Tasker (for Android) and Apple Shortcuts (for iOS) are ...

Disclaimer: The following Tasker Tasks and Profiles work toward never missing specific incoming calls, but should not be considered a definitive solution to missing calls due to a silenced ringer.

Wouldn’t it be cool if your phone knew to enter airplane mode when you go to the theater, or text your spouse when you leave work? IFTTT and Tasker can automate countless tasks like these to turn your ...