Computers perform well at storing data and executing repetitive functions quickly. Humans, on the other hand, make intuitive leaps and recognize patterns and structure, even when passive. Thus, an interface in which the wearable computer helps the user remember and access information seems profitable. While word processing may comprise the majority of computer use, it requires only a small fraction of the computer's processing power. Instead of wasting the remaining power, an information agent can use the time to search the user's personal text database for information relevant to the current task. The names and short excerpts of the closest matching files can then be displayed. If the search engine is fast enough, a continuously changing list of matches can be maintained, increasing the probability that a useful piece of information will be recovered. Thus, the agent can act as a memory aid. Even if the user mostly ignores the agent, he will still tend to glance at it whenever there is a short break in his work. In order to explore such a work environment, the Remembrance Agent [Rhodes and Starner, 1996] was created.