How to rename multiple files at once on Windows 7?

Today, I accidentally discovered a simple way of renaming multiple files/directories at once on Windows 7. It is probably valid for all latest Windows versions, but I cannot verify it since I only have Windows 7.

1. Select all the files/directories you want to rename
2. Right click on one of them and select "Rename"
3. Enter the new name, for instance, "eurotrip_picture"
4. Hit "Enter" and you will all the selected files renamed as "eurotrip_picture (number)": eurotrip_picture (2), eurotrip_picture (3), ...