I am getting a spinning beach ball. What is causing it and how do I get rid of it?

I am getting a spinning beach ball while trying to check emails and any other task on the internet. What is causing the spinning beach ball? How do i get rid of it?

Can you run EtreCheck and post the report here please?
EtreCheck: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6173

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Carlo
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