If your Gmail account is running slower than usual, don't be quick to blame your computer, as the problem may stem from the service itself.
Google appears to be addressing an issue that is causing the webmail service to run slower, and users are experiencing problems mainly when trying to participate in conversations between multiple people .
According to the company, the issue is in Gmail's People Widget , which only affects users who use the service via the web. The widget is enabled by default, which can be easily changed through Gmail's settings.
The process is quite simple. You should click the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen, select “Hide the People Widget”, and save the changes.
The People widget is the column on the right side of Gmail that provides information about the people with whom users interact.
